Saxton borough, Pennsylvania
Saxton borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Saxton borough is a geographic entity located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 707. The land area covers 0.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 707 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 353 | ±67 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 386 | ±73 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 353 | ±67 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $119,600 | ±$22,255 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,875 | ±$14,239 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,193 | ±$2,546 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.8% | ±13.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 282 | ±118 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 271 | ±60 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.2% | ±19.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF SAXTON
GUS Population: 717 (2024)
ID: 173809
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: JAMIE FOSTER
707 9TH ST, SAXTON PA 16678
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GUS Population: 47,643 (2024)
ID: 133447
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 S JULIANA ST, BEDFORD PA 15522-1713
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Saxton | PK-04 | Saxton, PA | |
| Regular School Saxton | 09-12 | Saxton, PA | |
| Regular School Saxton | 05-08 | Saxton, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Martinsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Claysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Claysburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 415 D Orchard Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16601-2419 |
8149444494
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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YTI Career Institute-Altoona
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College | 20.6 mi away | 3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A, Altoona, PA, 16601 |
7177571100
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MARTINSBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 201 SOUTH WALNUT ST, MARTINSBURG, PA, 16662 |
(814) 793-3335
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Altoona Beauty School Inc
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 1528 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA, 16602-6039 |
8149423141
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ROARING SPRING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 320 EAST MAIN ST, ROARING SPRING, PA, 16673 |
(814) 224-2994
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 21.9 mi away | 1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602-3616 |
8149418324
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CLAYSBURG AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 957 BEDFORD ST, CLAYSBURG, PA, 16625 |
(814) 239-2782
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Juniata College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652-2196 |
8146413000
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EVERETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 137 EAST MAIN ST, EVERETT, PA, 15537 |
(814) 652-5922
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALTOONA BLAIR CO AP, PA US, located 7.0 miles from Saxton borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 21.3° | 28.4° | 2.23" | — |
| February | 38.6° | 22.7° | 30.7° | 1.95" | — |
| March | 47.7° | 29.8° | 38.7° | 3.01" | — |
| April | 61.0° | 39.8° | 50.4° | 3.28" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 49.7° | 60.3° | 3.72" | — |
| June | 78.6° | 58.4° | 68.5° | 3.42" | — |
| July | 82.9° | 61.8° | 72.4° | 3.48" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 60.0° | 70.6° | 3.26" | — |
| September | 74.2° | 53.2° | 63.7° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 62.7° | 43.2° | 53.0° | 2.92" | — |
| November | 50.5° | 34.1° | 42.3° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 39.9° | 26.2° | 33.1° | 2.57" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxton borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stonerstown CDP | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Coalmont borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Coaldale borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Defiance CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Dudley borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200968072. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.