West Kittanning, Pennsylvania
West Kittanning: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
West Kittanning is a city located in the county of Armstrong in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,175 and a population density of 2,733 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,078 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about West Kittanning
| Population : | 1,078 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Armstrong County |
| Postal code : | 16201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 724 |
| Area : | 0.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,346 feet / 1020 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:50:26 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,507 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Kittanning is located at 40°48'37"N 79°31'46"W (40.8103400, -79.5294900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Kittanning decreased by 9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,175 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,166 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,155 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,150 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,142 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,129 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,121 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,113 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,100 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,090 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,078 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,457 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,077 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,149 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,074 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.4% |
| White only, percent : | 39.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 56.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 37.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 808 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,028 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $438 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $850 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,840 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 129,248 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 921,782 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $71,417 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,020 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,330 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,335 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 739 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 399 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,090 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,443.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.35 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $254,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,903 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $857 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,164 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,817 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,188 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 108,585 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 436,280 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 382,835 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,526 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $96,959 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,310 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,587 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,379 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,087 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 145 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,312 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,159.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.17 |
Schools in West Kittanning
College & universities near West Kittanning, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213330 | Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning (PA) | 16201 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Kittanning, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Kittanning
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kittanning Post Office | Kittanning (PA) | 16201 |
Other cities in Armstrong County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Armstrong County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 6,550 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greenville | 5,177 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kittanning | 3,684 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Buffalo | 2,874 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ford City | 2,735 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Leechburg | 2,069 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orchard Hills | 1,952 | Census designated place |
| Freeport | 1,662 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Apollo | 1,507 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Apollo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lenape Heights | 1,167 | Census designated place |
| Williamsburg | 1,167 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Bend | 1,087 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Adams | 910 | Community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rural Valley | 806 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Bradys Bend | 708 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
West Kittanning distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
