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 View, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,533

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%5,493

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%347

Other

3.7%244

Black

3.4%223

Two or More

3%197

Asian

0.4%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%110

High School Diploma

20.8%1,007

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%254

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%514

Associate's Degree

10.8%524

Bachelor's Degree

32.4%1,571

Master's Degree

9.9%480

Professional Degree

0.6%30

Doctorate

1.4%66

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

44.3%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,100

Median Renti

$1,080

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.8%1,893

Renter-Occupied

32.2%901

Total Units

2,816

Homeownership

67.8%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%22

$50K–$100K

4.6%87

$100K–$150K

9.6%182

$150K–$200K

18.8%356

$200K–$300K

40.5%767

$300K–$500K

21.4%405

$500K–$1M

0.8%15

$1M+

3.1%59

Rent Distribution

Under $500

103

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

134

$1,000–$1,250

326

$1,250–$1,500

176

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

1990–1999

5%140

1980–1989

6.2%175

1970–1979

13.6%383

1960–1969

12.9%364

1950–1959

13.4%377

1940–1949

12.1%340

1939 or earlier

36.8%1,037

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.7%2,311

Electricity

16.1%450

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,063

Mean Household Incomei

$94,861

Per Capita Incomei

$41,677

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

4,033

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%131

$10K–$15K

0.9%26

$15K–$20K

1%29

$20K–$25K

2%57

$25K–$30K

4.8%135

$30K–$35K

4.6%129

$35K–$40K

1.5%41

$40K–$45K

1.8%51

$45K–$50K

4.6%128

$50K–$60K

7.9%221

$60K–$75K

13.9%389

$75K–$100K

14.1%393

$100K–$125K

10.6%295

$125K–$150K

11.8%330

$150K–$200K

10.5%292

$200K+

5.3%147

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

129

Residentsi

132

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes92% occupied$465/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes82% occupied$394/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,063/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

19.8%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

8.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24.8% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2293.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,676

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,826

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

254(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured

West View, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026