Sutersville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sutersville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 544, the 1315th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,625, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Sutersville Quick Facts
How Sutersville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 537 | 544 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $56,250 | $65,625 | +16.7% |
| Median home value | $121,600 | $153,500 | +26.2% |
How Sutersville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sutersville Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Westmoreland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,817 | $121,823 | 2.5% | $342,100 |
| Greensburg | 14,741 | $64,914 | 14.4% | $184,100 |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | 16.0% | $142,000 |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | 7.8% | $198,600 |
| Jeannette | 8,657 | $49,188 | 18.8% | $114,400 |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | 16.6% | $145,100 |
| Monessen | 6,780 | $52,889 | 20.8% | $95,900 |
| Vandergrift | 5,011 | $50,901 | 21.5% | $93,900 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | 25.5% | $86,400 |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | 1.2% | $276,300 |
Cities Similar to Sutersville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird-in-Hand | 537 | N/A | N/A | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | $175,000 | 15.4% | 3.4% |
| Valencia | 550 | $68,500 | $228,000 | 38.5% | 15.0% |
| Falmouth | 521 | N/A | $267,700 | 20.6% | 0.0% |
| Allison | 573 | N/A | $96,700 | 3.2% | 18.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 544, Sutersville'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
Sutersville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 544. It ranks as the 1315th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sutersville is 51.6 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sutersville is $65,625. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Sutersville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sutersville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.9% of all residents.
Education
17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 87.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sutersville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sutersville, Pennsylvania?
Sutersville, Pennsylvania has a population of 544 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sutersville, PA?
The median household income in Sutersville is $65,625, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sutersville, PA?
The poverty rate in Sutersville is 11.8%. This means approximately 64 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sutersville, Pennsylvania?
Sutersville's population is 96.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sutersville, PA?
The median home value in Sutersville is $153,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Sutersville, Pennsylvania?
17.0% of adults (25+) in Sutersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.