West Cornwall township, Pennsylvania
West Cornwall township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Cornwall township is a geographic entity located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,072. The land area covers 8.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,072 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs | ±7.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 837 | ±117 | 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 | 962 | ±123 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 837 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 125 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $229,000 | ±$48,486 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,366 | ±$156 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,750 | ±$10,811 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,477 | ±$6,563 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 99 | ±95 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 927 | ±193 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84% | ±7.4% |
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 CORNWALL
GUS Population: 2,035 (2024)
ID: 194884
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
73 S ZINNS MILL RD, LEBANON PA 17042-9551
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GUS Population: 145,319 (2024)
ID: 111850
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
400 S 8TH ST, STE 1, LEBANON PA 17042-6700
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Akron, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bainbridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manheim, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Elizabethtown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bethel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Brownstown, 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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Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 3.1 mi away | 1776 Quentin Rd Cedar Crest Sq, Lebanon, PA, 17042 |
8009204593
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LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 125 N SEVENTH ST, LEBANON, PA, 17046 |
(717) 273-7624
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Champ's Barber School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 4.9 mi away | 37 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17042-0001 |
7172775037
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ANNVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 216 E MAIN ST, ANNVILLE, PA, 17003 |
(717) 867-1802
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Lebanon Valley College
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College | 5.3 mi away | 101 N College Ave, Annville, PA, 17003-1400 |
7178676100
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PALMYRA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 50 LANDINGS DR, STE B, PALMYRA, PA, 17078 |
(717) 838-1347
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Elizabethtown College
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College | 11.3 mi away | One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022-2298 |
7173611000
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MANHEIM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 15 EAST HIGH ST, MANHEIM, PA, 17545 |
(717) 665-6700
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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College | 16.0 mi away | 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA, 17057-4846 |
7179486250
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HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 701 COCOA AVE., HERSHEY, PA, 17033 |
(717) 533-6555
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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 LEBANON 2 W, PA US, located 4.4 miles from West Cornwall township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 22.0° | 29.5° | 3.06" | 6.8" |
| February | 40.4° | 23.4° | 31.9° | 2.55" | 7.8" |
| March | 49.4° | 30.7° | 40.1° | 3.60" | 4.2" |
| April | 62.0° | 40.3° | 51.1° | 3.72" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.0° | 59.7° | 69.9° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 64.2° | 74.3° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 62.6° | 72.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 55.4° | 65.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 43.9° | 54.0° | 4.10" | 0.3" |
| November | 52.3° | 34.0° | 43.2° | 3.21" | 0.5" |
| December | 41.7° | 26.9° | 34.3° | 3.57" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Mount Gretna Heights CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Mount Gretna borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Cornwall borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Timber Hills CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Lebanon South CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207582752. • 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.