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Shamokin Dam

Pennsylvania · 1,686 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Shamokin Dam has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,000. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,686
+12%since 2000
from 1,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
914 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+8%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shamokin Dam
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,988
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,832
+5%since 2000
from $19,923 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,609)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian1.4%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(138)
Diversity Score
8
+51%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania has about 1,686 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania earns about $42,988 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 $127,000, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% 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 6.3% of people in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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