Borough · Pennsylvania
Saxton, Pennsylvania
Saxton, borough, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Saxton had 707 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 726 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 791 (±135). GEOID 4268072.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
707
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 726 · ACS 2020-2024: 791 ±135
Median household income
$31,875
±$14,239 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$119,600
±$22,255 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$685
±$76 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Saxton and what county is it in?
Saxton is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.4 square miles of land, 1,788 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Saxton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 707 people lived in Saxton on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 726 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 791 (±135).
| Measure | Saxton | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 791 ±135 | 47,513 | no clear change |
| Households | 353 ±67 | 19,750 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.31 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 386 ±73 | 23,567 | no clear change |
Saxton's population since 2000
From 803 in 2000 to 707 in 2025: down 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Saxton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Saxton?
The median resident of Saxton is 38.7 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.0%.
| Measure | Saxton | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±6.3 | 47.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±7.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±6.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Male | 53.4% ±5.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.7% ±6.1 pts | 95.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±4.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±4.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 26.4% ±5.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±5.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±5.5 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0% ±4.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±6.9 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Saxton earn?
Half of Saxton's 353 households earn less than $31,875 a year (±$14,239), against $59,992 in Bedford County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,921 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $20,046 after inflation. 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saxton | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,875 ±$14,239 | $59,992 | −$20,046 |
| Mean household income | $46,458 ±$6,165 | $77,365 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,193 ±$2,546 | $32,665 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 35.8% ±11.0 pts | 11.6% | +15.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 66.8% ±19.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 45.9% ±9.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 81.6% ±8.1 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.2% ±8.9 pts | 83.1% | – |
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 Saxton?
Owners occupy 44.2% of Saxton's occupied homes and renters 55.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 by its owner (±$22,255). The median renter pays $685 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saxton | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,600 ±$22,255 | $179,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $685 ±$76 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±17.6 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227 ±$118 | $1,312 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.2% ±8.4 pts | 77.5% | −17.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.8% ±8.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Housing units | 386 ±73 | 23,567 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.7% ±7.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% ±4.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.2% ±9.0 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.5% ±9.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Saxton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Saxton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Saxton work and get to work?
70.6% of Saxton's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Saxton | Bedford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.7% ±7.2 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±6.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±11.3 pts | 79.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±6.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.5% ±5.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±6.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±4.2 | 26.5 min | −12.5 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 Saxton?
No census tract lies mostly in Saxton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Bedford County | 3,650 | $57,321 |
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 Saxton) · Census block assignment files
How does Saxton compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Saxton is the 11,791st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 680th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Saxton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 680th | 1,012 |
Saxton's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Saxton with other places
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 Saxton?
19 of the 57 figures for Saxton 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 Saxton 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' public schools in Saxton.