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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shamokin Dam

Pennsylvania · 1,690 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Shamokin Dam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,356. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,700. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,690
+13%vs 2000
vs 1,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
916 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 45.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shamokin Dam
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,356
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,514 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,158
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,923 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$67,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$279
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
73.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
2.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,466)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(81)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,668)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score3.8%(64)
4
−30%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania has about 1,690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania earns about $27,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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