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Shavertown

Pennsylvania · 2,137 residents · 1.198 sq mi
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Shavertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,100. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,137
−1%since 2023
from 2,150 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,795 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Shavertown
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,781
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,118 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,179
+2%since 2023
from $42,484 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+2%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $202,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,142 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(19)
Diversity Score2.2%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(17)
Diversity Score2%(42)
Diversity Score
2
−10%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−4%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

Shavertown, Pennsylvania has about 2,137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shavertown, Pennsylvania earns about $75,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shavertown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shavertown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $219,100, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shavertown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% of people in Shavertown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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