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Sheppton

Pennsylvania · 239 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Sheppton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
Unchangedsince 2000
from 239 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
833 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1292543805056302000201020202024Sheppton
2024588
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,011
+75%since 2000
from $12,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.210
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−46%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+107%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% 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
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

Sheppton, Pennsylvania has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheppton, Pennsylvania earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheppton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sheppton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sheppton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Sheppton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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