Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Deer, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,228

Median Agei

51.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%11,697

Two or More

3.8%470

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%35

Black

0.1%11

Asian

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%298

High School Diploma

26.8%2,628

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%580

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%1,229

Associate's Degree

13.3%1,301

Bachelor's Degree

21%2,062

Master's Degree

11.4%1,115

Professional Degree

3.4%333

Doctorate

1%99

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

36.8%

Graduate+

15.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$244,100

Median Renti

$1,016

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.1%4,644

Renter-Occupied

12.9%687

Total Units

5,540

Homeownership

87.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%152

$50K–$100K

6.7%309

$100K–$150K

9.1%424

$150K–$200K

13.9%644

$200K–$300K

33.7%1,563

$300K–$500K

29.9%1,387

$500K–$1M

2.7%124

$1M+

0.9%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%82

2010–2019

8%445

2000–2009

11.8%651

1990–1999

6.8%374

1980–1989

13%719

1970–1979

12.2%678

1960–1969

10.3%571

1950–1959

15.1%835

1940–1949

5.2%288

1939 or earlier

16.2%897

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.9%4,473

Fuel Oil

7%375

Electricity

6.9%366

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%90

Other

0.3%14

No Fuel

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,820

Mean Household Incomei

$114,853

Per Capita Incomei

$50,290

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

6,058

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%287

$10K–$15K

1.6%84

$15K–$20K

1.8%98

$20K–$25K

3.2%172

$25K–$30K

1%55

$30K–$35K

2.1%112

$35K–$40K

4.1%218

$40K–$45K

1.6%83

$45K–$50K

2.1%110

$50K–$60K

5.1%274

$60K–$75K

10.2%545

$75K–$100K

14.5%772

$100K–$125K

14.8%790

$125K–$150K

10.7%571

$150K–$200K

10.3%548

$200K+

11.5%612

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1140.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,812

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,895

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

516(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured