Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 804, Saylorsburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Saylorsburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. The total population is 804. It ranks as the 1099th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saylorsburg is 48.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 1.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saylorsburg is $90,530. This is 16% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $223,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Saylorsburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saylorsburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.7% vs 8.7%).

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.