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Shelocta

Pennsylvania · 130 residents · 0.104 sq mi
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Shelocta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
130
+2%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34761171582001990201020202024Shelocta
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,857
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,795
+12%since 2000
from $16,763 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(123)
Black2.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

Shelocta, Pennsylvania has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shelocta, Pennsylvania earns about $47,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelocta, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shelocta, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shelocta, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of people in Shelocta, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelocta, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelocta, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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