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Shelocta

Pennsylvania · 102 residents · 0.104 sq mi
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Shelocta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−20%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34761171582001990201020202024Shelocta
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,208
+128%since 2000
from $16,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$733
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(3)
Diversity Score
3
−54%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

Shelocta, Pennsylvania has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shelocta, Pennsylvania earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelocta, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shelocta, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Shelocta, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% 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 5.4% of people in Shelocta, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelocta, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelocta, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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