West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 632, West Nanticoke'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 Nanticoke is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. The total population is 632. It ranks as the 1239th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Nanticoke is 46.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Nanticoke is $81,731. This is 5% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $112,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, West Nanticoke is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Nanticoke is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.3% vs 8.7%).

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Nanticoke, 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.