CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Castle Shannon

Pennsylvania · 9,135 residents · 1.598 sq mi

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Castle Shannon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,660. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $56,400.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,135

+7%vs 2000

vs 8,556 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5,717 / sq mi

+7%vs 2000

vs 5,354 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 39.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20248K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,660

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,040 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,539

−34%vs 2000

vs $20,518 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.1%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,400

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $79,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$429

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $531 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.0%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.3% in 2000

36.0% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−6%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.3%(8,237)

Black1.3%(115)

Hispanic / Latino1%(84)

Asian0.8%(67)

Other0%

Diversity Score7.7%(655)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.5%(9,085)

Black0.2%(18)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)

Asian0.2%(16)

Other0.2%(16)

Diversity Score2.1%(193)

Diversity Score

−72%vs 2000

vs 8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.0%

−9.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

83.7%

−6.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 90.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.2%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

24.6 min

+35%vs 2000

vs 18.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania?

Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania has about 9,135 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania earns about $28,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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