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Sanatoga

Pennsylvania · 8,496 residents · 3.38 sq mi
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Sanatoga is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $195,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
8,496
+10%since 2000
from 7,734 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,514 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+19%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Sanatoga
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,355
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,913
+58%since 2000
from $20,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(6,548)
Black11.4%(879)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(117)
Asian0.9%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(2,386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(6,240)
Black13.4%(1,137)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(500)
Asian2.1%(182)
Other3%(258)
Diversity Score51.7%(4,389)
Diversity Score
52
+67%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania?

Sanatoga, Pennsylvania has about 8,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania earns about $77,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanatoga, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $195,500, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% of people in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanatoga, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanatoga, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,962 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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