West Hazleton, PA Demographics

A map of West Hazleton's Population by Race

West Hazleton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,178, a less than 1% change from the 5,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.2% Hispanic, 20.3% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hazleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hazleton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Hazleton, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hazleton is ranked the 259th 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 Hazleton was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hazleton's White Population

1,051 residents of West Hazleton, or 20.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hazleton is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Hazleton ranks 1859th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's White population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. White residents' share of West Hazleton's population has decreased from 35.5% to 20.3%.

West Hazleton is less White than neighboring Hazleton (32.6% White), Harleigh (70.4% White), Conyngham (77.2% White), Pardeesville (74.6% White), and Lattimer (100% White).

West Hazleton's Black Population

104 residents of West Hazleton, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hazleton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Hazleton ranks 597th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of West Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

West Hazleton is more Black than neighboring Hazleton (1.7% Black), Harleigh (1.1% Black), Conyngham (0.8% Black), Pardeesville (0% Black), and Lattimer (0% Black).

West Hazleton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Hazleton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hazleton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Hazleton ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Hazleton is less Asian than neighboring Hazleton (0.3% Asian), and Conyngham (11.3% Asian).

West Hazleton's Hispanic Population

3,741 residents of West Hazleton, or 72.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hazleton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Hazleton ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hazleton's population has increased from 60.0% to 72.2%.

West Hazleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazleton (63.4% Hispanic), Harleigh (28.5% Hispanic), Conyngham (9.8% Hispanic), Pardeesville (25.4% Hispanic), and Lattimer (0% Hispanic).

West Hazleton's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of West Hazleton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hazleton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hazleton ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 102.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hazleton's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

West Hazleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazleton (0.5% Native American/Other), Harleigh (0% Native American/Other), Conyngham (0% Native American/Other), Pardeesville (0% Native American/Other), and Lattimer (0% Native American/Other).

West Hazleton's Multiracial Population

191 residents of West Hazleton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hazleton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Hazleton ranks 1786th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hazleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 282.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hazleton's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.7%.

West Hazleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazleton (1.5% Multiracial), Harleigh (0% Multiracial), Conyngham (0.9% Multiracial), Pardeesville (0% Multiracial), and Lattimer (0% 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.