Sayre, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

60,159

0.123% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.9

0.227% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13.1%

1.72% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,650

11.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$169,700

8.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Sayre, PA had a population of 60.2k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $60,650. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Sayre, PA declined from 60,233 to 60,159, a −0.123% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,383 to $60,650, a 11.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sayre, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.711%), White (Hispanic) (0.685%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.585%).

None of the households in Sayre, 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.

99.1% of the residents in Sayre, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sayre, PA are Northern Tier Career Center (11 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Sayre, PA was $169,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Sayre, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sayre, PA was 2 cars per household.

Sayre, PA borders Binghamton, NY, Elmira, NY, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, and Williamsport, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Sayre, PA is home to a population of 60.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.96% of Sayre, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.18k people).

In 2022, there were 52.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57k people) in Sayre, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 428 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Sayre, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Sayre, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sayre, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
57k ± 211
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 164
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
428 ± 103

1.57%

Hispanic Population

946 people

1.57% of the people in Sayre, PA are hispanic (946 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.18k people

1.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.11k people

As of 2022, 1.96% of Sayre, PA residents (1.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sayre, PA was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,278 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
856 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
698 ± 153

Sayre, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sayre, PA employs 26k people. The largest industries in Sayre, PA are Manufacturing (5,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,224 people), and Retail Trade (2,951 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,375), Utilities ($60,227), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,929).

Employment

Occupations

26k

2022 Value

± 847

−0.372%

1 Year decline

± 4.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sayre, PA declined at a rate of −0.372%, from 26.1k employees to 26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sayre, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,780 people), Production Occupations (2,765 people), and Management Occupations (2,349 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sayre, 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

26k

2022 Value

± 847

−0.372%

1 Year decline

± 4.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sayre, PA declined at a rate of −0.372%, from 26.1k employees to 26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sayre, PA, are Manufacturing (5,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,224 people), and Retail Trade (2,951 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sayre, PA, though some of these residents may live in Sayre, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,897

Median earning men ± $1,531

$31,802

Median earning women ± $1,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($68,315), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,446), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,940).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($48,462), Construction ($47,938), and Manufacturing ($44,038).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

431
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
298
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
292
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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 Sayre, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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

In 2022, universities in Sayre, PA awarded 11 degrees. The student population of Sayre, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 33 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sayre, PA are White (9 and 81.8%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 9.09%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 9.09%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sayre, PA by number of degrees awarded are Northern Tier Career Center (11 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sayre, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (11 and 100%).

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 Sayre, PA was $169,700 in 2022, which is 0.602 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $156,300 to $169,700, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Sayre, PA is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Sayre, PA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sayre, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sayre, PA is $60,650. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Sayre, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $118,574, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $107,826 and $107,441.

Property

$169,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,831

$17,648

Median Property Taxes

±$623

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 Sayre, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2022

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.4% of the housing units in Sayre, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sayre, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $118,574, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $107,826 and $107,441.

The following map shows all of the counties in Sayre, 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.

$60,650

Median Household Income

± $2,167

24.4k

Number of Households

± 805

In 2022, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Sayre, PA grew to $60,650 from the previous year's value of $54,383.

The following chart displays the households in Sayre, 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 Sayre, 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 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (8.28%)
Worked At Home (6.62%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in Sayre, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.28%) and those who worked at home (6.62%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sayre, PA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Sayre, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sayre, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sayre, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sayre, PA (7.81k out of 59.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sayre, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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

93.1% of the population of Sayre, PA has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.93%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sayre, PA declined by 2.16% from 7.08% to 6.93%.

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

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