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Saxonburg

Pennsylvania · 1,426 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Saxonburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,539. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,800. With a median age of 55.1, 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 55.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,426
−12%since 2000
from 1,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+11%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Saxonburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,984
+41%since 2000
from $21,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,598)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,386)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score4.4%(62)
Diversity Score
4
−1%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania earns about $49,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saxonburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of people in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxonburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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