West Hills, PA Demographics

A map of West Hills's Population by Race

West Hills, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,584, a large increase from the 1,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hills 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 Hills, that probability was 6.7% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hills is ranked the 761st 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 Hills was ranked the 883rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hills's White Population

1,514 residents of West Hills, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hills is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Hills ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's White population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. White residents' share of West Hills's population has decreased from 96.6% to 95.6%.

West Hills is more White than neighboring West Kittanning (93.2% White), Kittanning (92.1% White), Applewold (89.6% White), and Ford City (95.4% White). West Hills is less White than neighboring Manorville (97% White).

West Hills's Black Population

0 residents of West Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hills is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Hills ranks 1521st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Hills is less Black than neighboring West Kittanning (0.5% Black), Kittanning (3% Black), Applewold (1.6% Black), Manorville (0.2% Black), and Ford City (1.4% Black).

West Hills's Asian Population

0 residents of West Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hills is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Hills ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Hills is less Asian than neighboring West Kittanning (1.3% Asian), and Kittanning (0.1% Asian).

West Hills's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hills is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Hills ranks 1721st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring West Kittanning (2.9% Hispanic), Kittanning (3.8% Hispanic), Applewold (0.5% Hispanic), and Ford City (1.5% Hispanic).

West Hills's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of West Hills, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hills is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hills ranks 580th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 257.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hills's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

West Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Kittanning (0% Native American/Other), Kittanning (0.3% Native American/Other), Applewold (0% Native American/Other), Manorville (0% Native American/Other), and Ford City (0% Native American/Other).

West Hills's Multiracial Population

45 residents of West Hills, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hills is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Hills ranks 1579th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hills's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

West Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring West Kittanning (2.1% Multiracial), Kittanning (0.7% Multiracial), Manorville (2.7% Multiracial), and Ford City (1.7% Multiracial). West Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Applewold (8.3% 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.