West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 909, West Pittsburg'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 Pittsburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. The total population is 909. It ranks as the 1040th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Pittsburg is 43.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.4% 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 Pittsburg is $44,510. This is 43% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $106,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, West Pittsburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Pittsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Pittsburg, 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.