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Sheppton

Pennsylvania · 448 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Sheppton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,544. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
+87%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,561 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1292543805056302000201020202024Sheppton
2024588
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,544
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,495
+79%since 2000
from $12,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.4%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(353)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.3%(172)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+117%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

Sheppton, Pennsylvania has about 448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheppton, Pennsylvania earns about $36,544 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 $106,800, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Sheppton, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% 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 46.4% of people in Sheppton, 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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