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Shiremanstown

Pennsylvania · 1,634 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Shiremanstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $164,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
1,634
+7%since 2000
from 1,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,340 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shiremanstown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,971 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,576
+45%since 2000
from $21,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,445)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian2.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(131)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,364)
Black3.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(109)
Asian2.7%(44)
Other2.2%(37)
Diversity Score33.7%(551)
Diversity Score
34
+292%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania?

Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania has about 1,634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $164,000, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.2% of people in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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