West Nanticoke, PA Demographics

A map of West Nanticoke's Population by Race

West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 632, a large increase from the 562 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 20.3% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Nanticoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Nanticoke has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Nanticoke, that probability was 17.6% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Nanticoke is ranked the 1239th 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 Nanticoke was ranked the 1274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Nanticoke's White Population

463 residents of West Nanticoke, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Nanticoke is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Nanticoke ranks 1010th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nanticoke's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of West Nanticoke's population has decreased from 90.6% to 73.3%.

West Nanticoke is less White than neighboring Nanticoke (77.6% White), Sheatown (91% White), Wanamie (91.5% White), Plymouth (75% White), and Warrior Run (96.6% White).

West Nanticoke's Black Population

39 residents of West Nanticoke, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Nanticoke is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Nanticoke ranks 860th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nanticoke's Black population has grown by an estimated 457.1%. Black residents' share of West Nanticoke's population has increased from 1.2% to 6.2%.

West Nanticoke is more Black than neighboring Sheatown (0% Black), Wanamie (0% Black), and Warrior Run (0% Black). West Nanticoke is less Black than neighboring Nanticoke (9% Black), and Plymouth (7.1% Black).

West Nanticoke's Asian Population

0 residents of West Nanticoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Nanticoke is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Nanticoke ranks 1312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Nanticoke is less Asian than neighboring Warrior Run (0.4% Asian).

West Nanticoke's Hispanic Population

128 residents of West Nanticoke, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Nanticoke is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Nanticoke ranks 458th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nanticoke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 357.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Nanticoke's population has increased from 5.0% to 20.3%.

West Nanticoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Nanticoke (10.9% Hispanic), Sheatown (9% Hispanic), Wanamie (0% Hispanic), Plymouth (11.9% Hispanic), and Warrior Run (2.8% Hispanic).

West Nanticoke's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Nanticoke ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nanticoke's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Nanticoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Nanticoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nanticoke (0.1% Native American/Other), and Plymouth (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Nanticoke's Multiracial Population

2 residents of West Nanticoke, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Nanticoke is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Nanticoke ranks 1119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nanticoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Nanticoke's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.3%.

West Nanticoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheatown (0% Multiracial), and Warrior Run (0.2% Multiracial). West Nanticoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Nanticoke (2.3% Multiracial), Wanamie (8.5% Multiracial), and Plymouth (5.3% 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.