West Leechburg, PA Demographics

A map of West Leechburg's Population by Race

West Leechburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,190, a decrease from the 1,269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Leechburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Leechburg has become slightly 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 Leechburg, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Leechburg is ranked the 905th 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 Leechburg was ranked the 864th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Leechburg's White Population

1,106 residents of West Leechburg, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Leechburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Leechburg ranks 627th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Leechburg's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of West Leechburg's population has decreased from 93.5% to 92.9%.

West Leechburg is more White than neighboring Leechburg (88.9% White), Hyde Park (90.3% White), Kiskimere (59.1% White), and Vandergrift (85.2% White). West Leechburg is less White than neighboring Pleasant View (99.1% White).

West Leechburg's Black Population

20 residents of West Leechburg, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Leechburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Leechburg ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Leechburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Black residents' share of West Leechburg's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

West Leechburg is more Black than neighboring Hyde Park (0% Black), and Pleasant View (0% Black). West Leechburg is less Black than neighboring Leechburg (4.7% Black), Kiskimere (34.8% Black), and Vandergrift (2.1% Black).

West Leechburg's Asian Population

0 residents of West Leechburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Leechburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Leechburg ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Leechburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Leechburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Leechburg is less Asian than neighboring Hyde Park (5.4% Asian).

West Leechburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Leechburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Leechburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Leechburg ranks 1200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Leechburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Leechburg's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

West Leechburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Vandergrift (3.2% Hispanic).

West Leechburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Leechburg, 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 Leechburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Leechburg ranks 877th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Leechburg's Multiracial Population

64 residents of West Leechburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Leechburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Leechburg ranks 786th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Leechburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Leechburg's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.4%.

West Leechburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hyde Park (4.3% Multiracial), and Pleasant View (0.9% Multiracial). West Leechburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Leechburg (6.3% Multiracial), Kiskimere (6.1% Multiracial), and Vandergrift (9.5% 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.