West Newton, PA Demographics

A map of West Newton's Population by Race

West Newton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,621, a slight decrease from the 2,665 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Newton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Newton has become considerably 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 Newton, that probability was 13.2% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Newton is ranked the 535th 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 Newton was ranked the 521st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Newton's White Population

2,358 residents of West Newton, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Newton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Newton ranks 694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Newton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of West Newton's population has decreased from 93.1% to 90.0%.

West Newton is more White than neighboring Wyano (89.7% White). West Newton is less White than neighboring Collinsburg (98.9% White), Sutersville (96.9% White), Smithton (92.9% White), and Fellsburg (93.7% White).

West Newton's Black Population

119 residents of West Newton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Newton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Newton ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Newton's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Black residents' share of West Newton's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.5%.

West Newton is more Black than neighboring Collinsburg (1.1% Black), Sutersville (0% Black), Smithton (0% Black), and Fellsburg (0% Black). West Newton is less Black than neighboring Wyano (10.3% Black).

West Newton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Newton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Newton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Newton ranks 1413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Newton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Newton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Newton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Newton ranks 1551st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Newton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Newton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

West Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithton (3.7% Hispanic).

West Newton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Newton, 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 Newton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Newton ranks 908th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

West Newton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sutersville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fellsburg (6.3% Native American/Other).

West Newton's Multiracial Population

144 residents of West Newton, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Newton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Newton ranks 737th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Newton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Newton's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.5%.

West Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Collinsburg (0% Multiracial), Sutersville (2.9% Multiracial), Smithton (3.4% Multiracial), Fellsburg (0% Multiracial), and Wyano (0% 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.