Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Saw Creek, Pennsylvania
Saw Creek, census-designated place, mostly in Pike County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Saw Creek had 4,118 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,422 (±613). GEOID 4268036.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,118
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,422 ±613
Median household income
$70,540
±$19,527 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$262,500
±$23,518 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$2,101
±$207 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Saw Creek and what county is it in?
Saw Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Pike County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 1,299 residents per square mile in 2020.
Saw Creek is in the Hemlock Farms, PA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Saw Creek lies mostly within Lehman Township (Pike County) and reaches into Middle Smithfield Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 3,828 | 93.0% |
| Monroe County | 290 | 7.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Saw Creek, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,118 residents in Saw Creek, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,422 (±613).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Saw Creek is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Saw Creek | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,422 ±613 | 60,621 | +840 |
| Households | 1,691 ±222 | 24,262 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.32 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,972 ±298 | 40,177 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Saw Creek?
The median resident of Saw Creek is 44.9 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.8%. 18.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saw Creek | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 ±4.3 | 49.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±3.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±4.7 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±4.7 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.8% ±7.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.8% ±6.5 pts | 76.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.3% ±5.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.0% ±5.2 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.6% ±7.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±4.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2% ±5.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0% ±7.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±5.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±6.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.4% ±4.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Saw Creek earn?
Half of Saw Creek's 1,691 households earn less than $70,540 a year (±$19,527), against $81,323 in Pike County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $65,930 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saw Creek | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,540 ±$19,527 | $81,323 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,502 ±$9,326 | $103,925 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,181 ±$3,340 | $42,753 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±5.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.9% ±10.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±4.7 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±3.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Saw Creek?
Owners occupy 89.2% of Saw Creek's occupied homes and renters 10.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,500 by its owner (±$23,518). The median renter pays $2,101 a month including utilities, and 83.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saw Creek | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,500 ±$23,518 | $272,600 | +$93,649 |
| Median gross rent | $2,101 ±$207 | $1,378 | +$447 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 83.3% ±20.5 pts | 44.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,750 ±$397 | $1,763 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.2% ±6.6 pts | 87.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.8% ±6.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,972 ±298 | 40,177 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.4% ±5.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 28.5% ±26.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4% ±4.6 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±4.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Saw Creek work and get to work?
74.2% of Saw Creek's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 51.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.5%.
| Measure | Saw Creek | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±6.0 pts | 55.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±5.1 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±9.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±6.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±5.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 51.5 min ±8.4 | 42.3 min | −21.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Saw Creek?
1 census tract lies mostly in Saw Creek, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508.05Pike County | 2,518 | $51,579 |
| Tract 9508.06Pike County | 3,014 | $93,789 |
| Tract 3014.06Monroe County | 1,084 | $81,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Saw Creek) · Census block assignment files
How does Saw Creek compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Saw Creek ranks 1,354th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 731st | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 853rd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,354th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,453rd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 748th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 562nd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 871st | 2,129 |
| Median age | 948th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 473rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,237th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 7th | 2,156 |
Saw Creek's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Saw Creek?
14 of the 57 figures for Saw Creek on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Saw Creek are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.