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Shirleysburg

Pennsylvania · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 0.16 sq mi
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Shirleysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−28%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+33%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
881181491792091990201020202024Shirleysburg
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,502
+154%since 2000
from $13,586 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+75%since 2010
from 0.233 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$950
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+36%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.0 min
+102%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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