West Sunbury, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 197, West Sunbury'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 Sunbury is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Butler County. The total population is 197. It ranks as the 1727th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Sunbury is 30.1 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 36.0% of the population under 18, West Sunbury has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Sunbury is $47,014. This is 40% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Sunbury, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $159,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Sunbury has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 99.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Sunbury, 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.