West Decatur, PA Demographics

A map of West Decatur's Population by Race

West Decatur, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 650, a dramatic increase from the 453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Decatur has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Decatur, that probability was 6.4% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Decatur is ranked the 1231st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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 Decatur was ranked the 1375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Decatur's White Population

620 residents of West Decatur, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Decatur is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Decatur ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's White population has grown by an estimated 41.6%. White residents' share of West Decatur's population has decreased from 96.7% to 95.4%.

West Decatur is more White than neighboring Wallaceton (93.9% White), Morrisdale (88.6% White), Bigler (78.3% White), Chester Hill (87.8% White), and Philipsburg (90.8% White).

West Decatur's Black Population

2 residents of West Decatur, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Decatur is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Decatur ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of West Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Decatur is more Black than neighboring Morrisdale (0% Black), Bigler (0% Black), and Chester Hill (0% Black). West Decatur is less Black than neighboring Wallaceton (4.8% Black), and Philipsburg (5% Black).

West Decatur's Asian Population

0 residents of West Decatur, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Decatur is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Decatur ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Philipsburg (0.6% Asian).

West Decatur's Hispanic Population

20 residents of West Decatur, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Decatur is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Decatur ranks 1768th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1900.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Decatur's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.1%.

West Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallaceton (0% Hispanic), Morrisdale (0% Hispanic), Bigler (0% Hispanic), Chester Hill (0.1% Hispanic), and Philipsburg (1.2% Hispanic).

West Decatur's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of West Decatur, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Decatur is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Decatur ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of West Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wallaceton (0% Native American/Other), Morrisdale (0% Native American/Other), Bigler (0% Native American/Other), Chester Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Philipsburg (0% Native American/Other).

West Decatur's Multiracial Population

6 residents of West Decatur, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Decatur is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Decatur ranks 1317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Decatur's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Decatur's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.9%.

West Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallaceton (1.4% Multiracial), Morrisdale (11.4% Multiracial), Bigler (21.7% Multiracial), Chester Hill (12.1% Multiracial), and Philipsburg (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.