West Branch, Pennsylvania
West Branch: Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania
About
West Branch is a township located in the county of Cambria in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 393 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 379 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Branch
| Population : | 379 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cambria County |
| Different from : | Branch Township |
| Area : | 64.7 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:04:29 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Branch is located at 40°39'41"N 78°47'9"W (40.6614600, -78.7858600).
West Branch map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Branch decreased by 3.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 393 | - | census |
| 2011 | 398 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 401 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 399 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 395 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 393 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 390 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 387 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 382 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 380 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 379 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Schools in West Branch
College & universities near West Branch, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215743 | Saint Francis University | Loretto (PA) | 15940 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Branch, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Branch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria Post Office | Northern Cambria (PA) | 15714 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- West Branch , Michigan city Michigan with a population of 2,525 people.
- West Branch , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 2,519 people.
Other cities in Cambria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cambria County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oil City | 9,618 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Portage | 2,351 | Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
