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CITY · 2020 ACS

Saw Creek

Pennsylvania · 4,118 residents · 3.17 sq mi
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The short version

Saw Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $144,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
4,118
+15%since 2019
from 3,582 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−11%since 2019
from 48.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K201020202024Saw Creek
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,571 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,880
−3%since 2019
from $29,630 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,344 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(1,365)
Black31.5%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(943)
Asian2.8%(101)
Other1.3%(46)
Diversity Score85.7%(3,069)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,736)
Black23.9%(985)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(1,055)
Asian3.5%(143)
Other1.8%(75)
Diversity Score84.9%(3,494)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
65.5 min
−10%since 2019
from 72.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
15.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania?

Saw Creek, Pennsylvania has about 4,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $51,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saw Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Saw Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $144,200, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in Saw Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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