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Saxton, PA
Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
791
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,946
ZIP codes
0
Saxton and its ZIP codes
Saxton at a glance
- Saxton is about 6.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,875 a year, 59% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 (53% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Saxton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saxton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,875
Poverty rate
35.8%
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (225), Irish Americans (76), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bedford County. PPP loans are for Saxton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,559
16,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,893
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,718 per person
How people get to work
Saxton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saxton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
235
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Saxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonerstownCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CoalmontBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CoaldaleBorough | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| DudleyBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DefianceCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RiddlesburgCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MillerstownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| HopewellBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Broad Top CityBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodburyBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CurryvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| FredericksburgCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RobertsdaleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Homewood at MartinsburgCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saxton, PA in?
- Saxton is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Saxton, PA?
- About 791 people live in Saxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saxton?
- Nearby places include Stonerstown (0.6 mi), Coalmont (2.5 mi), Coaldale (3.5 mi), Dudley (3.5 mi), Defiance (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023