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Shrewsbury

Pennsylvania · 3,378 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Shrewsbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,983. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value is $137,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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

Total population
3,378
+27%since 1990
from 2,665 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 1,474 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+14%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Shrewsbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,983
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,428 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,292
+25%since 1990
from $16,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $404 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian2%(54)
Diversity Score8.1%(215)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,269)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0.8%(26)
Diversity Score6.2%(210)
Diversity Score
6
−23%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has about 3,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania earns about $49,983 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

About 27.1% 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 4.7% 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 713 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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