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Shade Gap

Pennsylvania · 78 residents (2025 est.) · 0.032 sq mi
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Shade Gap has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,583. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,300. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−30%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,125 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 3,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
−10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:78 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
60841091331571990201020202024Shade Gap
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,583
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,393
+197%since 2000
from $9,557 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−60%since 2010
from 0.579 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.5
−40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(95)
Black2.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+41%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.6 min
−10%since 2000
from 47.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania?

Shade Gap, Pennsylvania has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania earns about $69,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shade Gap, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $101,300.

How educated are people in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 5.9% of people in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shade Gap, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shade Gap, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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