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Seltzer

Pennsylvania · 318 residents · 0.091 sq mi
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Seltzer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,900. With a median age of 48.7, 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 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
+4%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,495 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+4%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2052573093614132000201020202024Seltzer
2024321
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,214
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,006
+27%since 2000
from $20,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services30.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration30.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+87%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(30)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

Seltzer, Pennsylvania has about 318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Seltzer, Pennsylvania earns about $53,214 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 $164,900.

How educated are people in Seltzer, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% 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 24.8% of people in Seltzer, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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