West Easton, PA Demographics
A map of West Easton's Population by Race
West Easton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,245, a less than 1% change from the 1,237 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 9.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Easton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Easton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Easton, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 54.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Easton is ranked the 885th 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 Easton was ranked the 876th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Easton's White Population
768 residents of West Easton, or 61.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Easton is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Easton ranks 1674th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's White population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of West Easton's population has decreased from 74.2% to 61.7%.
West Easton is more White than neighboring Wilson (53% White), and Easton (51.3% White). West Easton is less White than neighboring Glendon (76.7% White), Old Orchard (77.9% White), and Morgan Hill (66.9% White).
West Easton's Black Population
116 residents of West Easton, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Easton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Easton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's Black population has grown by an estimated 68.1%. Black residents' share of West Easton's population has increased from 5.6% to 9.3%.
West Easton is more Black than neighboring Old Orchard (7.6% Black), and Morgan Hill (2% Black). West Easton is less Black than neighboring Wilson (13.5% Black), Easton (16.3% Black), and Glendon (15% Black).
West Easton's Asian Population
4 residents of West Easton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Easton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Easton ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of West Easton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.
West Easton is more Asian than neighboring Glendon (0% Asian). West Easton is less Asian than neighboring Wilson (4% Asian), Easton (1.6% Asian), Old Orchard (4% Asian), and Morgan Hill (26.2% Asian).
West Easton's Hispanic Population
326 residents of West Easton, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Easton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Easton ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Easton's population has increased from 15.5% to 26.2%.
West Easton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (23.5% Hispanic), Easton (24.9% Hispanic), Glendon (3.5% Hispanic), Old Orchard (5% Hispanic), and Morgan Hill (0% Hispanic).
West Easton's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of West Easton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Easton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Easton ranks 1184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of West Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
West Easton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson (0% Native American/Other), and Old Orchard (0% Native American/Other). West Easton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Easton (1.3% Native American/Other), Glendon (0.5% Native American/Other), and Morgan Hill (1.7% Native American/Other).
West Easton's Multiracial Population
28 residents of West Easton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Easton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Easton ranks 778th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Easton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Easton's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.2%.
West Easton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (5.9% Multiracial), Easton (4.7% Multiracial), Glendon (4.3% Multiracial), Old Orchard (5.6% Multiracial), and Morgan Hill (3.2% 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.