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Salix

Pennsylvania · 1,043 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 $48,482. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 229 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
−18%since 2019
from 1,272 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
978 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 1,193 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+34%since 2019
from 37.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K201020202024Salix
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,482
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,803 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,517
+2%since 2019
from $23,147 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $132,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $618 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−9%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.3%(25)
Diversity Score7.5%(78)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+19%since 2019
from 22.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
54.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salix, Pennsylvania?

Salix, Pennsylvania has about 1,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salix, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salix, Pennsylvania earns about $48,482 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Salix, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% 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 13.9% of people in Salix, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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