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Sheatown

Pennsylvania · 671 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Sheatown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
671
+12%vs 2011
vs 598 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,166 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.7
+6%vs 2011
vs 50.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
502594687779871201020202024Sheatown
2024614
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,903
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,667 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,828
+50%vs 2011
vs $17,238 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.310 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $675 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−39.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.3% in 2011
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−17%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(595)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(650)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(49)
Diversity Score
7
+485%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−25%vs 2011
vs 24.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
5.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
Female
65.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

Sheatown, Pennsylvania has about 671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheatown, Pennsylvania earns about $50,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheatown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sheatown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheatown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Sheatown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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