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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shamokin

Pennsylvania · 8,009 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Shamokin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,173. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $29,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,009
−13%since 1990
from 9,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,708 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 11,132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+1%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Shamokin
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,173
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,354
+42%since 1990
from $8,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
38.2% rent
1.4
+8%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(9,157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(32)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score1.6%(146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,878)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score2.7%(217)
3
+70%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has about 8,009 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shamokin, Pennsylvania earns about $20,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shamokin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $29,200, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shamokin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

About 24.2% of people in Shamokin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shamokin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shamokin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,175 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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