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Shoemakersville

Pennsylvania · 1,360 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Shoemakersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,862. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 764 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,360
−36%since 2000
from 2,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,528 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 3,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shoemakersville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,862
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,195
+111%since 2000
from $15,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,890)
Black2.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(143)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(502)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,224)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(78)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score17.9%(243)
Diversity Score
18
−24%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania has about 1,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania earns about $65,862 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% 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 5.9% of people in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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