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Saltsburg

Pennsylvania · 780 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 $46,528. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
780
−18%since 2000
from 955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,768 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 4,614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+20%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647538429311K1990201020202024Saltsburg
2024738
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,528
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,472
+82%since 2000
from $14,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(935)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(749)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2%(16)
Diversity Score10.2%(80)
Diversity Score
10
+119%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

Saltsburg, Pennsylvania has about 780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $46,528 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 $106,700, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% 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 13.5% 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 210 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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