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Seward

Pennsylvania · 411 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Seward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
411
−15%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,035 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3333874414945481990201020202024Seward
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,868
+43%since 2000
from $14,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(479)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(395)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score4.7%(19)
Diversity Score
5
+351%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward, Pennsylvania?

Seward, Pennsylvania has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seward, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Seward, Pennsylvania earns about $45,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seward, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Seward, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Seward, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seward, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seward, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of people in Seward, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seward, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Seward, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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