West Middlesex borough, Pennsylvania
West Middlesex borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Middlesex borough is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 772. The land area covers 0.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 772 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 402 | ±145 | 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 | 423 | ±140 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 402 | ±145 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $158,100 | ±$10,346 |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,667 | ±$23,350 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,771 | ±$4,686 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 521 | ±229 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±13.7% |
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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BOROUGH OF WEST MIDDLESEX
GUS Population: 794 (2024)
ID: 174050
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 582, WEST MIDDLESEX PA 16159-0582
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GUS Population: 108,140 (2024)
ID: 173732
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
103 COURT HOUSE, MERCER PA 16137-1224
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Middlesex | KG-03 | West Middlesex, PA | |
| Regular School West Middlesex | 04-06 | West Middlesex, PA | |
| Regular School West Middlesex | 07-12 | West Middlesex, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Hermitage, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Youngstown, OH |
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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Laurel Technical Institute
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College | 1.2 mi away | 2370 Broadway Avenue, Hermitage, PA, 16148 |
7249830700
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STEY NEVANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1000 ROEMER BLVD., FARRELL, PA, 16121 |
(724) 983-2714
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Sharon Regional School of Nursing
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 740 E State St, Sharon, PA, 16146 | — |
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF THE SHENANGO VALLEY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 11 N SHARPSVILLE AVE, SHARON, PA, 16146 |
(724) 981-4360
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
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College | 5.1 mi away | 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA, 16146-1537 |
7249832803
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HUBBARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 436 W. LIBERTY ST., HUBBARD, OH, 44425 |
(330) 534-3512
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Westminster College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172 |
7249468761
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BROOKFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 7032 GROVE ST, BROOKFIELD, OH, 44403 |
(330) 448-8134
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New Castle School of Trades
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College | 10.0 mi away | 4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA, 16101 |
7249648811
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CAMPBELL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 436 STRUTHERS COITSVILLE RD, LOWELLVILLE, OH, 44436 |
(330) 744-8636
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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 NEW CASTLE 1 N, PA US, located 11.9 miles from West Middlesex borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 19.0° | 27.9° | 2.86" | 10.1" |
| February | 39.7° | 19.5° | 29.6° | 2.20" | 7.7" |
| March | 49.2° | 26.5° | 37.8° | 3.08" | 3.7" |
| April | 62.9° | 35.9° | 49.4° | 3.65" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.3° | 46.8° | 60.1° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 56.1° | 68.8° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 60.4° | 73.1° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 58.9° | 71.9° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.6° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.2° | 53.8° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.1° | 31.7° | 42.4° | 2.96" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.8° | 24.9° | 33.3° | 3.13" | 4.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Farrell city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Hermitage city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Pulaski CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Sharon city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Masury CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208583496. • 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.