Seward, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 412, Seward'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

Seward is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 412. It ranks as the 1439th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seward is 45.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 14.3% 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 Seward is $50,278. This is 36% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $68,900. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Seward is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Seward has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

4.6% 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 87% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Seward, 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.