Population 7,837 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sarver
Household size in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Sarver average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.1, Sarver is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sarver: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sarver
Renters in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sarver is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Sarver are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Only 41 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Sarver are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $740 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $796 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $819 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,211 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$470 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sarver costs $1,211 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $470 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 25.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sarver
Bachelor's degrees in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Sarver (38.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sarver: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sarver
| Period | Sarver | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sarver has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sarver compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarver | 2.58 | 50.1 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 1983 | $1,211 | 38.8% | 95.4% | 0.9% |
| Silverville | 2.37 | 52.0 | 2.6% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 1968 | $1,583 | 35.3% | 96.9% | 0.4% |
| Leasuresville | 2.63 | 48.0 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 14.3% | 1977 | $1,046 | 37.6% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Freeport | 2.31 | 44.3 | 9.7% | 22.9% | 6.2% | 1963 | $933 | 27.4% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| Lardintown | 2.53 | 49.3 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 1980 | $825 | 29.5% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| Dennys Mill | 2.61 | 48.3 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 16.5% | 1978 | $1,193 | 44.3% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
| Cabot | 2.31 | 52.7 | 3.8% | 24.4% | 10.7% | 1981 | $1,089 | 31.4% | 96.5% | 5.8% |
| Saxonburg | 2.59 | 47.8 | 8.2% | 20.0% | 12.5% | 1981 | $886 | 29.9% | 96.0% | 6.1% |
| Schenley | 2.35 | 50.4 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 11.2% | 1972 | $945 | 25.2% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Garvers Ferry | 2.20 | 55.9 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1969 | $850 | 32.6% | 94.6% | 1.7% |
| West Winfield | 2.56 | 44.2 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 11.5% | 1971 | $1,101 | 38.5% | 98.0% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sarver. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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