Population 8,237 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shamokin
Household size in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Shamokin are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shamokin is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Shamokin (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 43 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shamokin
Renters in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Shamokin rent their homes (34.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Pennsylvania as a whole (30.7%). Just over six in ten owners (61.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Shamokin: 25.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Shamokin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only eight of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $448 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $618 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$379 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Shamokin pays $827 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $379 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 42 have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shamokin
Bachelor's degrees in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Shamokin: 12.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Shamokin never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shamokin
| Period | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Shamokin has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shamokin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin | 2.31 | 42.7 | 15.7% | 34.6% | 25.8% | 1944 | $827 | 12.8% | 82.0% | 2.5% |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1.80 | 51.9 | 5.6% | 12.3% | 17.9% | 1942 | $766 | 12.0% | 90.3% | 4.8% |
| Coal Township | 2.29 | 44.2 | 7.2% | 24.6% | 14.0% | 1947 | $798 | 8.3% | 84.7% | 6.6% |
| Excelsior | 2.58 | 37.1 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 8.5% | 1952 | $795 | 11.4% | 81.6% | 3.1% |
| West Cameron | 2.37 | 39.7 | 7.3% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 1950 | $754 | 6.6% | 80.1% | 3.0% |
| Coal Run | 2.50 | 38.8 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 11.4% | 1950 | $738 | 4.3% | 80.9% | 5.4% |
| Ranshaw | 2.39 | 39.1 | 7.5% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 1948 | $772 | 6.2% | 80.1% | 3.3% |
| Sunnyside | 2.53 | 51.6 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 1976 | $1,216 | 21.9% | 90.4% | 4.6% |
| Kulpmont | 2.07 | 54.7 | 10.9% | 19.4% | 11.1% | 1952 | $778 | 16.4% | 90.6% | 5.5% |
| Natalie | 2.24 | 44.9 | 19.7% | 10.3% | 22.6% | 1942 | $883 | 22.2% | 96.0% | 9.3% |
| Paxinos | 2.45 | 50.3 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1976 | $1,086 | 25.8% | 92.6% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shamokin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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