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Shillington

Pennsylvania · 5,475 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Shillington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,475
+8%since 2000
from 5,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,480 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
−2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Shillington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,333
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,421
+54%since 2000
from $22,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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
$151,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,854)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(106)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(4,016)
Black3.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(980)
Asian1%(53)
Other2.1%(112)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,762)
Diversity Score
50
+556%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

Shillington, Pennsylvania has about 5,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shillington, Pennsylvania earns about $68,333 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 $151,600, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Shillington, Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% 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 12.0% of people in Shillington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shillington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shillington, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 413 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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