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Shrewsbury

Pennsylvania · 4,014 residents (2025 est.) · 1.808 sq mi
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Shrewsbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,100. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,878
+15%since 2000
from 3,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,145 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+31%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,014 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Shrewsbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,983 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,872
+146%since 2000
from $20,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+14%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,269)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,269)
Black5.1%(199)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(301)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(109)
Diversity Score35%(1,357)
Diversity Score
35
+462%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
12.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has about 3,878 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania earns about $101,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $298,100, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,213 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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