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Schellsburg

Pennsylvania · 330 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Schellsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+4%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,299 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032422823213601990201020202024Schellsburg
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,524
+93%since 2000
from $16,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(305)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score7.7%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+859%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania?

Schellsburg, Pennsylvania has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schellsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of people in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schellsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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