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Salix

Pennsylvania · 1,115 residents · 1.066 sq mi
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Salix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,068. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 224 residents. Median home value is $145,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,115
−17%since 2023
from 1,339 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 1,256 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2023
from 34.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K201020202024Salix
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,068
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,524
−2%since 2023
from $34,112 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
+16%since 2023
from 0.460 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $145,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+49%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,232)
Black3.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(60)
Diversity Score18.8%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(869)
Black4.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.8%(199)
Diversity Score44.9%(500)
Diversity Score
45
+139%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−5%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salix, Pennsylvania?

Salix, Pennsylvania has about 1,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salix, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salix, Pennsylvania earns about $43,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salix, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Salix, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $145,200, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Salix, Pennsylvania?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Salix, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salix, Pennsylvania?

About 24.1% of people in Salix, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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