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Shickshinny

Pennsylvania · 632 residents · 0.476 sq mi
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Shickshinny has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,300. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 327 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
−34%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,328 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5446988521K1K1990201020202024Shickshinny
2024638
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,483
+38%since 2000
from $14,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(949)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(575)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(59)
Diversity Score
9
+3443%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania?

Shickshinny, Pennsylvania has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania earns about $39,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shickshinny, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of people in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shickshinny, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shickshinny, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 476 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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