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Sayre

Pennsylvania · 5,587 residents · 2.021 sq mi
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Sayre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,221. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $92,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,587
−4%since 2000
from 5,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,764 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sayre
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,221
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,956
+13%since 2000
from $18,549 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,604)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(41)
Asian1.2%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,314)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(62)
Asian1.7%(97)
Other0.5%(26)
Diversity Score10%(559)
Diversity Score
10
+58%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayre, Pennsylvania?

Sayre, Pennsylvania has about 5,587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sayre, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sayre, Pennsylvania earns about $34,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayre, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sayre, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Sayre, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sayre, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayre, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Sayre, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayre, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayre, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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