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Saxton borough, PA

ZIP 16678 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16678

16678 has a population of 2,461 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.8%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
27.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-14% vs US avg
x
High school
48.6%+85% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.7%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 16678

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,461
Median age46.8
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born21.7%