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Sayre Micro

Sayre, PA · 1 counties · 62,622 residents · 1,147.376 sq mi
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Sayre has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,700. With a median age of 43.4, 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 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
62,622
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K60K61K62K63K1990201020202024Sayre
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,543
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,979
+22%since 2000
from $17,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(61,219)
Black0.4%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(398)
Asian0.5%(283)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(2,324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(60,584)
Black0.4%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(702)
Asian0.5%(330)
Other1.1%(696)
Diversity Score7.8%(4,894)
Diversity Score
8
+111%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

SayreCENTRAL5,328
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1 component county

Bradford CountyCENTRAL59,600
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayre, PA?

Sayre, PA has about 62,622 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sayre, PA?

The typical household in Sayre, PA earns about $40,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayre, PA expensive?

In Sayre, PA, the median home is worth about $101,700, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Sayre, PA?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sayre, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayre, PA?

About 13.6% of people in Sayre, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayre, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayre, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,655 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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