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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shillington

Pennsylvania · 5,059 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Shillington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $88,500. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,059
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,062 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,064 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,067 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
−3%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Shillington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,322
+44%since 1990
from $15,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$556
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.0
−19%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(5,023)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(35)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.6%(182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,854)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(106)
Asian0.5%(27)
Diversity Score7.7%(389)
8
+114%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

Shillington, Pennsylvania has about 5,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shillington, Pennsylvania earns about $43,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shillington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shillington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shillington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% of people in Shillington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shillington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shillington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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