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Shrewsbury

Pennsylvania · 3,823 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Shrewsbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,823
+13%since 2000
from 3,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,114 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+15%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Shrewsbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,983 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,352
+35%since 2000
from $20,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+42%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(3,515)
Black2.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(96)
Asian1.4%(52)
Other0.6%(21)
Diversity Score17.5%(667)
Diversity Score
17
+180%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has about 3,823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania earns about $59,583 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 $233,200, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

About 32.4% 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 6.0% 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 1,158 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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