West Pittston, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Population
4,786
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
8.3%
Median Home
$121,600
Median Income
$53,443
Median Rent
$728
West Pittston SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
West Pittston, PA Crime Report
55
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,160.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.16%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Pittston / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 55 | 1,160.1 | 1,709.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 168.7 | 306.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 21.1 | 76.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 126.6 | 191.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 47 | 991.4 | 1,403.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4 | 84.4 | 182.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 42 | 885.9 | 1,124.2 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 21.1 | 96.8 | 219.9 |
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Map Of West Pittston, PA
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Population over time in West Pittston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,786 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 4,772 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 4,783 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4,793 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 4,814 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,834 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 4,866 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,866 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,875 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,886 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Pittston
| Race | West Pittston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 76.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 7.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in West Pittston
| Gender | West Pittston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Pittston for adults over 25
| Education | West Pittston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Pittston, Pennsylvania
| Income | West Pittston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 15.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
