West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
West Sunbury: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
West Sunbury is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 192 and a population density of 1,745 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 180 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about West Sunbury
| Population : | 180 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Butler County |
| Area : | 0.11 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1828 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:41:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 16061 |
| Density : | 1,636 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Sunbury is located at 41°0'26"N 79°53'46"W (41.0072900, -79.8961600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Sunbury decreased by 6.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 192 | - | census |
| 2011 | 192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 190 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 188 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 187 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 185 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 184 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 182 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 181 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 180 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 46,268 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 45,312 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,121 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 50.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 41.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,709 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
West Sunbury zip code is 16061.
County name: Butler, County
fips: 42019
Sunbury, West Sunbury
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,504 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $681 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $965 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,074 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,607 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,829 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,304 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 294,921 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,485 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,768 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,762 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,822 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,415 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,067 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,473 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,218 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 302 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,366 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,689.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.11 |
Schools in West Sunbury
College & universities near West Sunbury, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216038 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock (PA) | 16057-1383 |
| 211334 | Butler Beauty Academy | Butler (PA) | 16001 |
| 211343 | Butler County Community College | Butler (PA) | 16002 |
| 212805 | Grove City College | Grove City (PA) | 16127-2104 |
| 367431 | Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy | New Castle (PA) | 16101 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Sunbury, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Sunbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Sunbury Post Office | West Sunbury (PA) | 16061 |
| North Washington Post Office | North Washington (PA) | 16048 |
| Hilliard Post Office | Hilliards (PA) | 16040 |
| Boyer Post Office | Boyers (PA) | 16020 |
| Chicora Post Office | Chicora (PA) | 16025 |
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fernway | 12,414 | Census designated place |
| Butler | 4,734 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zelienople | 3,623 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Slippery Rock | 3,508 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fox Run | 3,282 | Census designated place |
| Seven Fields | 2,740 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Meadowood | 2,693 | Census designated place |
| Muddy Creek | 2,154 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Evans City | 1,711 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mars | 1,608 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Saxonburg | 1,425 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Valencia | 1,360 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Prospect | 1,135 | Township in Butler County, Kansas |
| Oneida | 1,041 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA |
| McCalmont | 1,029 | Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania |
| Chicora | 956 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
