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Shamokin

Pennsylvania · 7,374 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 $27,210. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,500. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
7,374
−8%since 2000
from 8,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,938 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 9,708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Shamokin
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,210
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,842
+36%since 2000
from $12,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,878)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(217)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(7,019)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(194)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other2.9%(216)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,126)
Diversity Score
15
+463%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has about 7,374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shamokin, Pennsylvania earns about $27,210 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 $41,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% 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 20.0% 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 1,810 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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