West Homestead, PA Demographics

A map of West Homestead's Population by Race

West Homestead, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,905, a slight increase from the 1,872 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 11.4% Black, 9.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Homestead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Homestead has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Homestead, that probability was 36.0% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Homestead is ranked the 675th 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 Homestead was ranked the 684th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Homestead's White Population

1,368 residents of West Homestead, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Homestead is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Homestead ranks 1593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of West Homestead's population has decreased from 78.7% to 71.8%.

West Homestead is more White than neighboring Homestead (31.8% White), Whitaker (65.4% White), Rankin (22.8% White), and Swissvale (56.6% White). West Homestead is less White than neighboring Munhall (82.6% White).

West Homestead's Black Population

217 residents of West Homestead, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Homestead is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Homestead ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of West Homestead's population has decreased from 13.3% to 11.4%.

West Homestead is less Black than neighboring Homestead (54.6% Black), Munhall (13.4% Black), Whitaker (19.7% Black), Rankin (58.7% Black), and Swissvale (28.7% Black).

West Homestead's Asian Population

0 residents of West Homestead, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Homestead is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Homestead ranks 955th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Homestead's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Homestead is less Asian than neighboring Homestead (0.6% Asian), Munhall (0.3% Asian), and Swissvale (3.4% Asian).

West Homestead's Hispanic Population

183 residents of West Homestead, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Homestead is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Homestead ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 306.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Homestead's population has increased from 2.4% to 9.6%.

West Homestead is more Hispanic than neighboring Homestead (1.9% Hispanic), Munhall (0.6% Hispanic), Whitaker (9.3% Hispanic), and Swissvale (4.7% Hispanic). West Homestead is less Hispanic than neighboring Rankin (13% Hispanic).

West Homestead's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Homestead, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Homestead is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Homestead ranks 539th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Homestead's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Homestead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitaker (0.4% Native American/Other), Rankin (0.8% Native American/Other), and Swissvale (0.7% Native American/Other).

West Homestead's Multiracial Population

137 residents of West Homestead, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Homestead is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Homestead ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Homestead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Homestead's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.2%.

West Homestead is more Multiracial than neighboring Munhall (3.1% Multiracial), Whitaker (5.2% Multiracial), Rankin (4.7% Multiracial), and Swissvale (5.9% Multiracial). West Homestead is less Multiracial than neighboring Homestead (11.1% 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.