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Saxton

County:
Bedford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.406
State:
Pennsylvania

Saxton is a borough located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Saxton has a 2026 population of 717. Saxton is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 725 in 2020.

The median household income in Saxton is $31,875 with a poverty rate of 35.79%. The median age in Saxton is 38.7 years: 28.9 years for males, and 49.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.4 males.

717
Total Population
1,764
Density (mi²)
1 0.14%
Growth

Saxton Population

Saxton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202471710.14%
2023716-3-0.42%
2022719-3-0.42%
2021722-3-0.41%
202072500%
2019682-4-0.58%
2018686-7-1.01%
2017693-5-0.72%
2016698-3-0.43%
2015701-9-1.27%
2014710-4-0.56%
2013714-5-0.7%
2012719-5-0.69%
2011724-4-0.55%
2010728-2-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 28.9 years

Saxton Adults

There are 592 adults, (171 of whom are seniors) in Saxton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 369 (46.6%)
Male: 422 (53.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Saxton includes 84.07% White, 5.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White66584.07%
Two or more races708.85%
Black or African American445.56%
Other race121.52%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races70.88%
White30.38%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White66283.69%
Two or more races637.96%
Black or African American445.56%
Other race121.52%

Saxton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Saxton's average per capita income is $32,670. Household income levels show a median of $31,875. The poverty rate stands at 35.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$51,771-
Families$49,500$53,717
Households$31,875$46,458
Non Families$18,938$30,653

$32,670

Average Income

$31,875

Median Household Income

35.79%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)