Saxton, PA Demographics

A map of Saxton's Population by Race

Saxton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 791, an increase from the 726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 5.6% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saxton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saxton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saxton, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 29.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saxton is ranked the 1110th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Saxton was ranked the 1135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saxton's White Population

662 residents of Saxton, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saxton is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Saxton ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Saxton's population has decreased from 93.4% to 83.7%.

Saxton is less White than neighboring Stonerstown (97.9% White), Coalmont (98.4% White), Coaldale borough (Bedford County) (100% White), Defiance (100% White), and Dudley (91.1% White).

Saxton's Black Population

44 residents of Saxton, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saxton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Saxton ranks 861st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's Black population has grown by an estimated 388.9%. Black residents' share of Saxton's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.6%.

Saxton is more Black than neighboring Stonerstown (0% Black), Coalmont (0% Black), Coaldale borough (Bedford County) (0% Black), Defiance (0% Black), and Dudley (0% Black).

Saxton's Asian Population

0 residents of Saxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saxton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Saxton ranks 1361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Saxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Saxton is less Asian than neighboring Dudley (5.8% Asian).

Saxton's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Saxton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saxton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Saxton ranks 1309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Saxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Saxton is more Hispanic than neighboring Stonerstown (0% Hispanic), Coalmont (0% Hispanic), Coaldale borough (Bedford County) (0% Hispanic), Defiance (0% Hispanic), and Dudley (0.5% Hispanic).

Saxton's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Saxton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saxton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Saxton ranks 825th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saxton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Saxton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stonerstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Coalmont (0% Native American/Other), Coaldale borough (Bedford County) (0% Native American/Other), Defiance (0% Native American/Other), and Dudley (0% Native American/Other).

Saxton's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Saxton, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saxton is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Saxton ranks 886th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 152.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Saxton's population has increased from 3.4% to 8.0%.

Saxton is more Multiracial than neighboring Stonerstown (1.6% Multiracial), Coalmont (1.6% Multiracial), Coaldale borough (Bedford County) (0% Multiracial), Defiance (0% Multiracial), and Dudley (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.