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Shrewsbury

Pennsylvania · 3,848 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Shrewsbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $252,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
3,848
+14%since 2000
from 3,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.5
+20%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Shrewsbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(160)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(208)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(204)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(258)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(200)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(389)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(397)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(532)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(568)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(451)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.6%(330)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.9%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,820
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,983 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,715
+91%since 2000
from $20,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−21%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shrewsbury on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,269)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,376)
Black3.1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(160)
Asian1.6%(62)
Other2.6%(100)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.3%(89)
Mexican1.7%(66)
Colombian0.4%(14)
Ancestry
German31.4%(1,205)
Italian12%(461)
Irish10.2%(393)
English8.3%(318)
American6.6%(254)
Polish6.2%(240)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(134)
Welsh2.1%(82)
French1.5%(58)
Hungarian1.2%(47)
Czech0.6%(23)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(22)
Scottish0.6%(22)
Slovak0.6%(22)
Norwegian0.5%(18)
Croatian0.4%(17)
British0.4%(14)
Finnish0.4%(14)
Greek0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.1%(482)
Married50.3%(834)
Widowed11.7%(194)
Divorced8.9%(147)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(466)
Married46.7%(815)
Widowed16.9%(296)
Divorced9.7%(170)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania has about 3,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania earns about $82,820 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 $252,300, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% 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 3.8% 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 1,183 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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