West Salem township, Pennsylvania
West Salem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Salem township is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,177. The land area covers 36.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,177 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.1 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,210 | ±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 | 1,286 | ±114 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,210 | ±86 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 76 | ±90 |
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | ±$25,681 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,203 | ±$190 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,688 | ±$9,849 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,871 | ±$4,407 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | ±7.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 384 | ±230 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.3% | ±17.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 845 | ±201 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.1% | ±6.1% |
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 SALEM
GUS Population: 3,188 (2024)
ID: 174615
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SEC TREAS
610 VERNON RD, GREENVILLE PA 16125-8641
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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 Nearby | KG-03 | Hermitage, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kinsman, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kinsman, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Kinsman, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Brookfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brookfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Brookfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Sharon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hadley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Hadley, 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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Thiel College
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College | 3.7 mi away | 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA, 16125-2181 |
7245892000
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GREENVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 330 MAIN ST, GREENVILLE, PA, 16125 |
(724) 588-5490
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
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College | 11.9 mi away | 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA, 16146-1537 |
7249832803
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KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 6420 CHURCH ST., KINSMAN, OH, 44428 |
(330) 876-2461
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Sharon Regional School of Nursing
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 740 E State St, Sharon, PA, 16146 | — |
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF THE SHENANGO VALLEY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 11 N SHARPSVILLE AVE, SHARON, PA, 16146 |
(724) 981-4360
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Laurel Technical Institute
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College | 14.7 mi away | 2370 Broadway Avenue, Hermitage, PA, 16148 |
7249830700
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BROOKFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 7032 GROVE ST, BROOKFIELD, OH, 44403 |
(330) 448-8134
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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles
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College | 20.0 mi away | 815 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446 |
3307823395
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STEY NEVANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 1000 ROEMER BLVD., FARRELL, PA, 16121 |
(724) 983-2714
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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 JAMESTOWN 2 NW, PA US, located 6.8 miles from West Salem township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 16.4° | 25.0° | 3.16" | 18.6" |
| February | 36.3° | 16.5° | 26.4° | 2.26" | 13.3" |
| March | 45.2° | 24.3° | 34.7° | 3.00" | 9.5" |
| April | 59.1° | 34.7° | 46.9° | 3.93" | 1.6" |
| May | 69.5° | 45.6° | 57.6° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 54.4° | 66.0° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 58.7° | 69.9° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.7° | 57.1° | 68.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 50.5° | 62.0° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.9° | 40.0° | 50.9° | 3.55" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.5° | 31.1° | 40.3° | 3.22" | 5.0" |
| December | 38.6° | 23.2° | 30.9° | 3.22" | 13.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Reynolds Heights CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Orangeville village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Jamestown borough | Borough | 5.8 mi | — |
| Pymatuning South CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Kinsman Center CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208583976. • 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.