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CITY · 2020 ACS

Sheatown

Pennsylvania · 766 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Sheatown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $101,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
−2%since 2019
from 782 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 1,524 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+24%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
502594687779871201020202024Sheatown
2024614
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,813
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,469 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,751
+45%since 2019
from $19,077 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food15.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $743 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−28%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(747)
Black4.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(666)
Black5.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(175)
Diversity Score
23
+114%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−2%since 2019
from 24.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

Sheatown, Pennsylvania has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheatown, Pennsylvania earns about $52,813 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Sheatown, Pennsylvania?

About 26.9% 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 26.6% of people in Sheatown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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