West Pittston, PA Demographics
A map of West Pittston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,162 | 89.5% |
Multiracial | 173 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 169 | 3.6% |
Black | 97 | 2.1% |
Asian | 33 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 18 | 0.4% |
West Pittston, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,652 in 2020. It was 89.5% White, 2.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Pittston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is the 296th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Pittston's White Population
4,162 residents of West Pittston identify as White, or 89.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Pittston larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #1091 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more White than neighboring Pittston (83.9% White). West Pittston is less White than neighboring Exeter (91.5% White), Browntown (95.4% White), Hughestown (92.5% White), and Yatesville (93.3% White).
West Pittston's Black Population
97 residents of West Pittston identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Pittston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #602 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more Black than neighboring Browntown (0.5% Black), and Hughestown (1.1% Black). West Pittston is less Black than neighboring Pittston (3.8% Black), Exeter (2.3% Black), and Yatesville (2.7% Black).
West Pittston's Asian Population
33 residents of West Pittston identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Pittston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #735 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more Asian than neighboring Pittston (0.5% Asian), Exeter (0.5% Asian), and Browntown (0.2% Asian). West Pittston is less Asian than neighboring Hughestown (0.8% Asian), and Yatesville (1.1% Asian).
West Pittston's Hispanic Population
169 residents of West Pittston identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Pittston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #631 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more Hispanic than neighboring Exeter (3% Hispanic), Browntown (1.8% Hispanic), Hughestown (2.5% Hispanic), and Yatesville (0.9% Hispanic). West Pittston is less Hispanic than neighboring Pittston (7.8% Hispanic).
West Pittston's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of West Pittston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Pittston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browntown (0.3% Native American/Other). West Pittston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yatesville (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Pittston's Multiracial Population
173 residents of West Pittston identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Pittston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Pittston is ranked #718 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Pittston is more Multiracial than neighboring Pittston (3.6% Multiracial), Exeter (2.2% Multiracial), Browntown (1.7% Multiracial), Hughestown (2.8% Multiracial), and Yatesville (1.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.