Saw Creek, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,980

2.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.6

3.46% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.24% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$70,992

5.44% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$217,400

10.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,978

2.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Saw Creek, PA had a population of 3.98k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $70,992. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Saw Creek, PA declined from 4,071 to 3,980, a −2.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,331 to $70,992, a 5.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saw Creek, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), Other (Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.25%), and White (Hispanic) (8.87%).

None of the households in Saw Creek, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.8% of the residents in Saw Creek, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Saw Creek, PA was $217,400, and the homeownership rate was 84.2%.

Most people in Saw Creek, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 44.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Saw Creek, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Saw Creek, PA is home to a population of 3.98k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.3% of Saw Creek, PA residents were born outside of the country (807 people).

In 2023, there were 1.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.51k people) in Saw Creek, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 410 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.8%

2023 Citizenship

91.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.8% of Saw Creek, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Saw Creek, PA was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saw Creek, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saw Creek, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.51k ± 358
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 248
Other (Hispanic)
410 ± 204

29.2%

Hispanic Population

1.16k people

29.2% of the people in Saw Creek, PA are hispanic (1.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saw Creek, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

20.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

807 people

17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

693 people

As of 2023, 20.3% of Saw Creek, PA residents (807 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saw Creek, PA was 17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saw Creek, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
167 ± 125
Vietnam
24 ± 37
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 16

Saw Creek, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 6.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saw Creek, PA employs 1.98k people. The largest industries in Saw Creek, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (466 people), Accommodation & Food Services (226 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (214 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($95,877), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,597), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($85,142).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.98k

2023 Value

± 368

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 25.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saw Creek, PA grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 1.93k employees to 1.98k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saw Creek, PA, are Management Occupations (278 people), Transportation Occupations (214 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saw Creek, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.98k

2023 Value

± 368

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 25.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saw Creek, PA grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 1.93k employees to 1.98k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saw Creek, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (466 people), Accommodation & Food Services (226 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (214 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saw Creek, PA, though some of these residents may live in Saw Creek, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,205

Median earning men ± $14,393

$38,827

Median earning women ± $3,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,009), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,394), and Construction ($75,221).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,648), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,827).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Saw Creek, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saw Creek, PA was $217,400 in 2023, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $196,500 to $217,400, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Saw Creek, PA is 84.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Saw Creek, PA have an average commute time of 44.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saw Creek, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$217,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$49,427

$1,323

Median Property Taxes

±$265

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saw Creek, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saw Creek, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84.2%

Homeownership

2023

56.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 84.2% of the housing units in Saw Creek, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saw Creek, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Saw Creek, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,992

Median Household Income

± $7,534

1.57k

Number of Households

± 325

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.57k households in Saw Creek, PA grew to $70,992 from the previous year's value of $67,331.

The following chart displays the households in Saw Creek, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Saw Creek, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (59.6%)
Carpooled (18.1%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)

In 2023, 59.6% of workers in Saw Creek, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.1%) and those who worked at home (11.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

44.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saw Creek, PA have a longer commute time (44.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 20.6% of the workforce in Saw Creek, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saw Creek, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saw Creek, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saw Creek, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saw Creek, PA (587 out of 3.98k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saw Creek, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Saw Creek, PA has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pike County, PA see 3115 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.12% decrease from the previous year (3283 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1090 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pike County, PA.

3,115 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pike County, PA

Primary care physicians in Pike County, PA see an average of 3,115 patients per year. This represents a 5.12% decrease from the previous year (3,283 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pike County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 49.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.52%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saw Creek, PA grew by 105% from 2.21% to 4.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saw Creek, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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