West Penn, Pennsylvania
West Penn: Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
West Penn is a township located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,442 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,295 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Penn
| Population : | 4,295 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Area : | 58.2 km2 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:16:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Penn is located at 40°44'27"N 75°57'40"W (40.7409200, -75.9610400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Penn decreased by 3.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,442 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,434 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,418 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,403 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,371 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,345 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,335 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,316 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,300 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,295 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,295 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in West Penn (1)
American professional wrestler and promoter Doug Yasinsky was born in West Penn
Schools in West Penn
College & universities near West Penn, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Penn, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Penn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua Post Office | Tamaqua (PA) | 18252 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
West Penn distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
