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Shavertown

Pennsylvania · 2,019 residents · 1.198 sq mi
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Shavertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,582. Population has declined 6% since 2011. Median home value is $152,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
2,019
−6%vs 2011
vs 2,139 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,685 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 1,785 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Shavertown
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,582
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,055 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,864
+9%vs 2011
vs $25,497 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.396 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food10.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
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
$152,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $150,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $748 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−29.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,108)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(77)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,955)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian1%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(128)
Diversity Score
6
+78%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

Shavertown, Pennsylvania has about 2,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shavertown, Pennsylvania earns about $47,582 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Shavertown, Pennsylvania?

About 25.8% 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 2.1% of people in Shavertown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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