West Carroll township, Pennsylvania
West Carroll township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Carroll township is a geographic entity located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,140. The land area covers 10.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,140 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±10.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 494 | ±86 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 529 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 494 | ±86 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $79,300 | ±$25,374 |
| Median Gross Rent | $638 | ±$399 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,833 | ±$13,463 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,469 | ±$3,523 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 305 | ±100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ±7.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 512 | ±135 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.8% | ±9.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST CARROLL
GUS Population: 1,152 (2024)
ID: 139815
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 374, ELMORA PA 15737-0374
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GUS Population: 130,108 (2024)
ID: 173717
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
200 S CENTER ST, EBENSBURG PA 15931
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Nanty Glo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Nanty Glo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Carrolltown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Patton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Patton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Flinton, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Francis University
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College | 8.7 mi away | 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA, 15940 |
8144723000
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CARROLLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 140 EAST CARROLL STREET, CARROLLTOWN, PA, 15722 |
(814) 344-6300
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Mount Aloysius College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 7373 Admiral Peary Hwy, Cresson, PA, 16630-1999 |
8148864131
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 304 BEAVER ST, HASTINGS, PA, 16646 |
(814) 247-8231
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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College | 17.7 mi away | 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA, 16601-3777 |
8149495000
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NORTHERN CAMBRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 4200 CRAWFORD AVENUE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA, 15714 |
(814) 948-8222
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602-3616 |
8149418324
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PATTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 444 MAGEE AVENUE, PATTON, PA, 16668 |
(814) 674-8231
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YTI Career Institute-Altoona
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College | 19.5 mi away | 3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A, Altoona, PA, 16601 |
7177571100
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EBENSBURG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 225 W HIGHLAND AVE, EBENSBURG, PA, 15931 |
(814) 472-7957
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EBENSBURG SEWAGE PLT, PA US, located 9.7 miles from West Carroll township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 15.9° | 24.3° | 3.85" | 24.0" |
| February | 35.9° | 16.8° | 26.3° | 3.21" | 19.3" |
| March | 45.0° | 23.6° | 34.3° | 3.98" | 14.1" |
| April | 58.4° | 33.5° | 46.0° | 4.35" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.8° | 43.6° | 55.7° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.1° | 52.1° | 63.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.7° | 56.3° | 67.5° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.3° | 54.7° | 66.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 48.1° | 59.7° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 37.5° | 48.7° | 3.55" | 0.7" |
| November | 47.7° | 28.4° | 38.1° | 3.63" | 4.9" |
| December | 37.0° | 21.5° | 29.2° | 4.02" | 14.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmora CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Carrolltown borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| St. Benedict CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Nicktown CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Northern Cambria borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hastings borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202182688. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.