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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Saltsburg

Pennsylvania · 955 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Saltsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,448. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

955
−4%since 1990
from 990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,614 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 4,783 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+17%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6647538429311K1990201020202024Saltsburg
2024738
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,448
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,937 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,580
+48%since 1990
from $9,827 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
56.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
43.8% rent
2.2
+20%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(979)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(935)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(44)
5
+69%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+8%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

Saltsburg, Pennsylvania has about 955 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $27,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saltsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of people in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saltsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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