West Pittston, PA Profile
West Pittston, PA, population 4,921, is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 52.2 miles from Allentown and 89.1 miles from Paterson.
Through the 90's West Pittston's population has declined by about 9%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Pittston has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 West Pittston's population has grown by about 1%.
West Pittston's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Pennsylvania's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Pittston tend to be much lower than Pennsylvania's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 99% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,072 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,979 | -1.83% |
| 2002 | 4,920 | -1.18% |
| 2003 | 4,864 | -1.14% |
| 2004 | 4,847 | -0.35% |
| 2005 | 4,852 | 0.10% |
| 2006 | 4,875 | 0.47% |
| 2007 | 4,892 | 0.35% |
| 2008 | 4,916 | 0.49% |
| 2009 | 4,921 | 0.10% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $33,030 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 256 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 121 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 102 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 143 |
| 2008 | 183 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 203 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,167 |
| 2002 | 2,199 |
| 2003 | 1,941 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 2,047 |
| 2006 | 1,518 |
| 2007 | 1,946 |
| 2008 | 2,585 |
| 2009 | 1,979 |
| 2010 | 2,251 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
18 |
87 |
5 |
| 2002 |
24 |
85 |
3 |
| 2003 |
22 |
71 |
3 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
19 |
76 |
5 |
| 2006 |
15 |
56 |
3 |
| 2007 |
19 |
73 |
3 |
| 2008 |
31 |
90 |
6 |
| 2009 |
17 |
79 |
1 |
| 2010 |
20 |
90 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 562 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.8 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
