Saxton, Pennsylvania
Saxton: Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
About
Saxton is a city located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 736 and a population density of 1,795 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 679 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Saxton
| Population : | 679 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Bedford County |
| Different from : | Saxton |
| Postal code : | 16678 |
| Area : | 0.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,630 feet / 1716 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:28:36 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,656 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saxton is located at 40°12'55"N 78°14'40"W (40.2153600, -78.2444600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saxton decreased by 8.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 736 | - | census |
| 2011 | 724 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 719 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 714 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 708 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 701 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 698 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 691 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 686 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 681 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 679 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Schools in Saxton
College & universities near Saxton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215530 | The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | Altoona (PA) | 16601-2419 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saxton, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Bedford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Point | 3,582 | Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Centerville | 3,133 | Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bedford | 2,667 | Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States |
| Marysville | 2,553 | Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Napier | 2,109 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Hartley | 1,805 | Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania |
| Everett | 1,717 | Borough of Pennsylvania, USA |
| King | 1,181 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Palo Alto | 975 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hyndman | 854 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Finleyville | 392 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Schellsburg | 317 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manns Choice | 283 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Pavia | 273 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Woodbury | 265 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Paris | 172 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
