Shamokin, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Shamokin, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,007
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
32.9%
Median Home
$42,300
Median Income
$29,578
Median Rent
$574
Shamokin SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
4
Shamokin, PA Cost Of Living
83
Shamokin's Overall Cost Of Living
Shamokin's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 34 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
Shamokin, PA Photos
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Rankings for Shamokin in Pennsylvania
Map Of Shamokin, PA
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Population over time in Shamokin
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,007 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,096 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 7,165 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,202 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,253 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,295 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,337 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,370 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,411 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,447 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shamokin
| Race | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Shamokin
| Gender | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shamokin for adults over 25
| Education | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Shamokin, Pennsylvania
| Income | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.1% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.5% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
