West Decatur, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 650, West Decatur's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Decatur is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. The total population is 650. It ranks as the 1231st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Decatur is 33.3 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, West Decatur has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Decatur is $31,875. This is 59% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 49.6%. This is 324% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 81% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $92,200. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, West Decatur is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Decatur has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Decatur, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.