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Seltzer

Pennsylvania · 350 residents · 0.091 sq mi
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Seltzer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
350
+14%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,846 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2052573093614132000201020202024Seltzer
2024321
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,681
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,199
−16%since 2000
from $20,422 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

Seltzer, Pennsylvania has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Seltzer, Pennsylvania earns about $48,681 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% 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 14.9% of people in Seltzer, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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