West Leechburg, Pennsylvania
West Leechburg: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
West Leechburg is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,294 and a population density of 1,294 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,211 inhabitants.
The city was created 97 years ago in 1927.
Quick Facts about West Leechburg
| Population : | 1,211 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Westmoreland County |
| Area : | 1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,261 feet / 994 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1928 (97 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:06:21 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Leechburg is located at 40°37'20"N 79°36'46"W (40.6222900, -79.6128200).
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Official website of West Leechburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Leechburg decreased by 6.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,287 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,277 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,273 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,269 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,257 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,249 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,238 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,228 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,221 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,211 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,460 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,757 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,020 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,751 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.2% |
| White only, percent : | 19.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 77.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 18.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 681 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $102,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,165 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $491 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $826 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,589 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.89 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,098 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,005 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 525,572 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 145,471 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,671 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,133 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 808 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 452 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 263 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 423 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 312 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,370.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.53 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $169,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $413 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $696 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,274 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,330 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 302,511 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,770 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,983 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,316 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 873 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 275 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,058 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,681.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.44 |
Schools in West Leechburg
College & universities near West Leechburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214625 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | New Kensington (PA) | 15068-1765 |
| 211635 | Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum (PA) | 15084 |
| 418515 | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program | Ford City (PA) | 16226 |
| 419332 | Forbes Road Career and Technology Center | Monroeville (PA) | 15146 |
| 213330 | Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning (PA) | 16201 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Leechburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Leechburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leechburg Post Office | Leechburg (PA) | 15656 |
| Hyde Park Post Office | Hyde Park (PA) | 15641 |
| East Vandergr Post Office | East Vandergrift (PA) | 15629 |
| North Apoll Post Office | North Apollo (PA) | 15673 |
| Vandergr Post Office | Vandergrift (PA) | 15690 |
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 Leechburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
