West Kittanning, PA Demographics

A map of West Kittanning's Population by Race

West Kittanning, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,284, an increase from the 1,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Kittanning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Kittanning 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 Kittanning, that probability was 9.1% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Kittanning is ranked the 867th 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 Kittanning was ranked the 902nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Kittanning's White Population

1,197 residents of West Kittanning, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Kittanning is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Kittanning ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of West Kittanning's population has decreased from 95.3% to 93.2%.

West Kittanning is more White than neighboring Applewold (89.6% White), and Kittanning (92.1% White). West Kittanning is less White than neighboring West Hills (95.6% White), Manorville (97% White), and Ford City (95.4% White).

West Kittanning's Black Population

6 residents of West Kittanning, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Kittanning is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Kittanning ranks 1308th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of West Kittanning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

West Kittanning is more Black than neighboring West Hills (0% Black), and Manorville (0.2% Black). West Kittanning is less Black than neighboring Applewold (1.6% Black), Kittanning (3% Black), and Ford City (1.4% Black).

West Kittanning's Asian Population

17 residents of West Kittanning, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Kittanning is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Kittanning ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's Asian population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Asian residents' share of West Kittanning's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

West Kittanning is more Asian than neighboring Applewold (0% Asian), Kittanning (0.1% Asian), West Hills (0% Asian), Manorville (0% Asian), and Ford City (0% Asian).

West Kittanning's Hispanic Population

37 residents of West Kittanning, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Kittanning is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Kittanning ranks 1370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Kittanning's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.9%.

West Kittanning is more Hispanic than neighboring Applewold (0.5% Hispanic), West Hills (0% Hispanic), Manorville (0% Hispanic), and Ford City (1.5% Hispanic). West Kittanning is less Hispanic than neighboring Kittanning (3.8% Hispanic).

West Kittanning's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Kittanning ranks 990th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Kittanning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Kittanning is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kittanning (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Hills (1.6% Native American/Other).

West Kittanning's Multiracial Population

27 residents of West Kittanning, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Kittanning is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Kittanning ranks 1483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kittanning's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of West Kittanning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

West Kittanning is more Multiracial than neighboring Kittanning (0.7% Multiracial), and Ford City (1.7% Multiracial). West Kittanning is less Multiracial than neighboring Applewold (8.3% Multiracial), West Hills (2.8% Multiracial), and Manorville (2.7% 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.