West Newton borough, Pennsylvania
West Newton borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Newton borough is a geographic entity located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,569. The land area covers 1.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,569 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs | ±9.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,328 | ±115 | 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 | 1,486 | ±116 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,328 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 | ±98 |
| Median Home Value | $131,200 | ±$16,877 |
| Median Gross Rent | $636 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,961 | ±$13,632 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,090 | ±$4,249 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 380 | ±159 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,085 | ±205 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.1% | ±6% |
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 NEWTON
GUS Population: 2,598 (2024)
ID: 112075
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SEC/TREAS
112 S WATER ST, WEST NEWTON PA 15089-1397
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GUS Population: 350,935 (2024)
ID: 212195
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
2 N MAIN ST, STE 107, GREENSBURG PA 15601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Newton | KG-04 | West Newton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Homestead, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bethel Park, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bentleyville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BENTLEYVILLE, 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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Douglas Education Center
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College | 7.0 mi away | 130 7th St, Monessen, PA, 15062 |
7246843684
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ROSTRAVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 700 PLAZA DRIVE, ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, PA, 15012 |
(724) 379-5511
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West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
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College | 9.0 mi away | 8957 Lincoln Highway Suite 101-A, Irwin, PA, 15642-2704 |
7245152440
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SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 615 CENTER STREET, SMITHTON, PA, 15479 |
(724) 872-0701
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
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College | 10.0 mi away | 4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA, 15132-7644 |
4126759000
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DONORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 510 MELDON AVE, DONORA, PA, 15033 |
(724) 379-7940
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Westmoreland County Community College
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College | 11.0 mi away | 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA, 15697-1895 |
7249254077
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SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 312 SEWICKLEY AVENUE, HERMINIE, PA, 15637 |
(724) 446-9940
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Pennsylvania Western University
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College | 11.6 mi away | 250 University Avenue, California, PA, 15419 |
7249384000
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MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 326 DONNER AVENUE, MONESSEN, PA, 15062 |
(724) 684-4750
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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 DONORA 1 SW, PA US, located 6.0 miles from West Newton borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.7° | 20.5° | 29.6° | 2.90" | 5.7" |
| February | 42.1° | 21.8° | 31.9° | 2.43" | 7.2" |
| March | 50.9° | 28.6° | 39.7° | 3.14" | 4.6" |
| April | 64.0° | 38.4° | 51.2° | 3.40" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.1° | 49.0° | 61.1° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 58.1° | 69.4° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 62.2° | 73.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 60.7° | 72.1° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 53.9° | 65.7° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 42.2° | 54.1° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.7° | 32.5° | 43.1° | 2.84" | 0.5" |
| December | 43.2° | 25.7° | 34.4° | 2.90" | 3.3" |
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 Newton borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Collinsburg CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Sutersville borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Fellsburg CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Smithton borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Wyano CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212983680. • 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.