West Wyomissing, PA Demographics
A map of West Wyomissing's Population by Race
West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,289, a decrease from the 3,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 9.5% Black, 8.1% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Wyomissing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Wyomissing has become considerably less 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 Wyomissing, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 35.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Wyomissing is ranked the 435th 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 Wyomissing was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Wyomissing's White Population
2,613 residents of West Wyomissing, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Wyomissing is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Wyomissing ranks 1716th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has increased from 71.4% to 79.4%.
West Wyomissing is more White than neighboring West Lawn (71% White), Lincoln Park (78.6% White), Springmont (56.6% White), Whitfield (77.7% White), and Montrose Manor (43.8% White).
West Wyomissing's Black Population
314 residents of West Wyomissing, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Wyomissing ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's Black population has grown by an estimated 103.9%. Black residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has increased from 4.2% to 9.5%.
West Wyomissing is more Black than neighboring West Lawn (0.6% Black), Lincoln Park (4.1% Black), Springmont (0.2% Black), Whitfield (0% Black), and Montrose Manor (6.5% Black).
West Wyomissing's Asian Population
10 residents of West Wyomissing, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Wyomissing is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Wyomissing ranks 551st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.
West Wyomissing is more Asian than neighboring West Lawn (0% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0% Asian). West Wyomissing is less Asian than neighboring Springmont (7.1% Asian), Whitfield (1.1% Asian), and Montrose Manor (14.9% Asian).
West Wyomissing's Hispanic Population
268 residents of West Wyomissing, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Wyomissing ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has decreased from 19.9% to 8.1%.
West Wyomissing is less Hispanic than neighboring West Lawn (16.3% Hispanic), Lincoln Park (17.3% Hispanic), Springmont (36.1% Hispanic), Whitfield (14.2% Hispanic), and Montrose Manor (27.5% Hispanic).
West Wyomissing's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of West Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Wyomissing ranks 1125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
West Wyomissing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitfield (0.2% Native American/Other).
West Wyomissing's Multiracial Population
84 residents of West Wyomissing, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Wyomissing ranks 1089th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Wyomissing's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Wyomissing's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.
West Wyomissing is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (0% Multiracial), and Springmont (0% Multiracial). West Wyomissing is less Multiracial than neighboring West Lawn (12.1% Multiracial), Whitfield (6.8% Multiracial), and Montrose Manor (7.3% 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.