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Seltzer

Pennsylvania · 321 residents · 0.091 sq mi
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Seltzer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,400. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+5%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,527 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
−37%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2052573093614132000201020202024Seltzer
2024321
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,091
+96%since 2000
from $20,422 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+63.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.190
−46%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(21)
Diversity Score15.3%(49)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

Seltzer, Pennsylvania has about 321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Seltzer, Pennsylvania earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seltzer, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Seltzer, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,400.

How educated are people in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seltzer, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Seltzer, 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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