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West Pittston

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.82
State:
Pennsylvania

West Pittston is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. West Pittston has a 2025 population of 4,712 . West Pittston is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,645 in 2020.

The average household income in West Pittston is $77,435 with a poverty rate of 13.48%. The median age in West Pittston is 41.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.4 males.

4.7K
Total Population
5,749
Density (mi²)
13 0.28%
Growth

West Pittston Population

West Pittston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Pittston includes 92.55% White, 3.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.55%)

Other race (3.08%)

Two or more races (2.73%)

Black or African American (0.73%)

Asian (0.71%)

Native American (0.19%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,29992.55%
Other race1433.08%
Two or more races1272.73%
Black or African American340.73%
Asian330.71%
Native American90.19%

West Pittston Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Pittston's average per capita income is $47,781. Household income levels show a median of $62,431. The poverty rate stands at 13.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,317-
Families$73,984$92,654
Households$62,431$77,435
Non Families$36,302$50,414

$47,781

Average Income

$62,431

Median Household Income

13.48%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)