West Lawn, PA Demographics

A map of West Lawn's Population by Race

West Lawn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,384, a large decrease from the 1,762 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 12.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Lawn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Lawn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Lawn, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Lawn is ranked the 831st 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 Lawn was ranked the 707th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Lawn's White Population

983 residents of West Lawn, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Lawn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Lawn ranks 1746th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's White population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of West Lawn's population has increased from 67.3% to 71.0%.

West Lawn is more White than neighboring Springmont (56.6% White). West Lawn is less White than neighboring West Wyomissing (79.4% White), Whitfield (77.7% White), Lincoln Park (78.6% White), and Colony Park (74.9% White).

West Lawn's Black Population

8 residents of West Lawn, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Lawn is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Lawn ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.0%. Black residents' share of West Lawn's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.6%.

West Lawn is more Black than neighboring Springmont (0.2% Black), and Whitfield (0% Black). West Lawn is less Black than neighboring West Wyomissing (9.5% Black), Lincoln Park (4.1% Black), and Colony Park (2.3% Black).

West Lawn's Asian Population

0 residents of West Lawn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Lawn is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Lawn ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Lawn's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Lawn is less Asian than neighboring West Wyomissing (0.3% Asian), Springmont (7.1% Asian), Whitfield (1.1% Asian), and Colony Park (12.7% Asian).

West Lawn's Hispanic Population

226 residents of West Lawn, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Lawn is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Lawn ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Lawn's population has decreased from 20.1% to 16.3%.

West Lawn is more Hispanic than neighboring West Wyomissing (8.1% Hispanic), Whitfield (14.2% Hispanic), and Colony Park (5.8% Hispanic). West Lawn is less Hispanic than neighboring Springmont (36.1% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (17.3% Hispanic).

West Lawn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Lawn, 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 Lawn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Lawn ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Lawn's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

West Lawn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Lawn's Multiracial Population

167 residents of West Lawn, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Lawn is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Lawn ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lawn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 106.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Lawn's population has increased from 4.6% to 12.1%.

West Lawn is more Multiracial than neighboring West Wyomissing (2.6% Multiracial), Springmont (0% Multiracial), Whitfield (6.8% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (0% Multiracial), and Colony Park (4.3% 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.