West Newton, Pennsylvania
West Newton: borough in Pennsylvania
About
West Newton is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,633 and a population density of 2,351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,464 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1787.
Quick Facts about West Newton
| Population | 2,464 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Postal code | 15089 |
| Area | 1.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2098,-79.7670 |
| Altitude | 2,549 feet / 777 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1788 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:46:18 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,200 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
West Newton Pennsylvania Main Street 2010 image
Geography
West Newton is located at 40°12'35"N 79°46'1"W (40.2097900, -79.7669900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Newton decreased by 6.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,633 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,629 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,611 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,599 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,579 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,558 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,537 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,512 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,495 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,480 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,464 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,498 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,397 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 41,487 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 66.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 24.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,564 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 25,682 |
West Newton zip code is 15089.
County name: Westmoreland, County
fips: 42129
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 25,682 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,125 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $688 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 45 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,739 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 165,818 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,075 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,054 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 369,166 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,908 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,696 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,070 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 749 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,918 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 266,869 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,761 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,717 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,784 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,136 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 720 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,697 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 308 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,201 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 56.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 738.18 |
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Where to Eat in West Newton
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People born in West Newton (7)
People born in West Newton, including professional basketball player Ben McCauley, academic administrator Daniel L. Marsh, United States federal judge Barron Patterson McCune, .
More notable people
- Jimmy Uchrinscko (American baseball player) he was born in 20/10/1900
- Virginia Cuthbert (American artist) she was born in 27/08/1908
- Richard English (American screenwriter (1910-1957)) he was born in 18/05/1910
- Tarrence Corbin (artist) he was born in 20/11/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Newton, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212045 | Douglas Education Center | Monessen (PA) | 15062 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Newton, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Newton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Newton Post Office | West Newton (PA) | 15089 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- West Newton, Minnesota human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 431 people.
Other cities in Westmoreland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Kensington | 12,188 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Scottdale | 4,060 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Irwin | 3,716 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Youngwood | 2,828 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Newton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities