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Shirleysburg

Pennsylvania · 141 residents · 0.16 sq mi
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Shirleysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
141
+1%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+4%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881181491792091990201020202024Shirleysburg
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,194
+27%since 2000
from $13,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(124)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(29)
Diversity Score
20
+1027%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% 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 19.9% 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 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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