West Grove, PA Demographics

A map of West Grove's Population by Race

West Grove, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,798, a slight increase from the 2,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 34.1% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Grove has become 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 Grove, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Grove is ranked the 510th 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 Grove was ranked the 508th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Grove's White Population

1,505 residents of West Grove, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Grove is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Grove ranks 1838th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of West Grove's population has increased from 47.8% to 53.8%.

West Grove is more White than neighboring Avondale (22.3% White), Toughkenamon (33.3% White), and Lincoln University (47.2% White). West Grove is less White than neighboring North Star (77.4% White), and Cochranville (65.9% White).

West Grove's Black Population

168 residents of West Grove, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Grove is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Grove ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Black residents' share of West Grove's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.0%.

West Grove is more Black than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Black), North Star (4.2% Black), and Cochranville (1% Black). West Grove is less Black than neighboring Avondale (7.9% Black), and Lincoln University (38.1% Black).

West Grove's Asian Population

64 residents of West Grove, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Grove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Grove ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Grove's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.3%.

West Grove is more Asian than neighboring Avondale (0.6% Asian), Toughkenamon (0% Asian), Lincoln University (0% Asian), and Cochranville (0% Asian). West Grove is less Asian than neighboring North Star (12.2% Asian).

West Grove's Hispanic Population

954 residents of West Grove, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Grove is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Grove ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Grove's population has decreased from 44.1% to 34.1%.

West Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln University (9.8% Hispanic), North Star (2% Hispanic), and Cochranville (28.6% Hispanic). West Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Avondale (68.7% Hispanic), and Toughkenamon (66.7% Hispanic).

West Grove's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of West Grove, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Grove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Grove ranks 869th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avondale (0% Native American/Other), Toughkenamon (0% Native American/Other), Lincoln University (0% Native American/Other), North Star (0% Native American/Other), and Cochranville (0% Native American/Other).

West Grove's Multiracial Population

85 residents of West Grove, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Grove is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Grove ranks 1335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

West Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Avondale (0.5% Multiracial), and Toughkenamon (0% Multiracial). West Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln University (4.9% Multiracial), North Star (4.2% Multiracial), and Cochranville (4.4% 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.