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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shoemakersville

Pennsylvania · 2,124 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Shoemakersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,981. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,300. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,124
+47%since 1990
from 1,443 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,948 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 2,682 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+21%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shoemakersville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,981
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,756
+21%since 1990
from $13,073 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$485
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $410 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.2
+4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,890)
Black2.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(143)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score23.6%(502)
24
+1153%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania has about 2,124 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania earns about $37,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of people in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 681 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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