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Shelltown

Pennsylvania · 93 residents · 0.016 sq mi
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Population has grown 26% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,900. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
+26%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,813 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 4,625 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2023
from 37.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
526375869720202024Shelltown
202493
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,451
−10%since 2023
from $27,234 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+104%since 2023
from 0.210 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
47.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
28.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% 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
36.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
Female
26.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelltown, Pennsylvania?

Shelltown, Pennsylvania has about 93 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Shelltown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shelltown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $100,900.

How educated are people in Shelltown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shelltown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelltown, Pennsylvania?

About 34.4% of people in Shelltown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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