West Kittanning, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Kittanning is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. The total population is 1,284. It ranks as the 867th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Kittanning is 48.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Kittanning is $65,547. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, West Kittanning is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Kittanning has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Kittanning, 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.