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Cost of living in Shamokin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shamokin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shamokin is 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shamokin is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shamokin is $67,101.
The median income in Shamokin is $39,690.
Shamokin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shamokin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 33 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shamokin, PA Weather
The average high in Shamokin is 59.3° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 79.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.1 inches of precipitation each year with 30.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shamokin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shamokin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shamokin
The current population in Shamokin is 6,853. The population has decreased 8.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,853 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,890 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 6,915 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 6,981 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,007 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,051 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,096 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,165 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,202 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,253 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,295 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,337 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,370 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,411 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 7,447 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shamokin
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Shamokin is:
82.2% White with 5,630 White residents.
1.0% African American with 66 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 33 Other residents.
7.5% Two Or More with 514 Two Or More residents.
8.9% Hispanic with 610 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.5% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shamokin
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Shamokin is 52.4% female with 3,588 female residents.
Shamokin is 47.6% male with 3,264 male residents.
| Gender | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shamokin for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Shamokin completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Shamokin completed 9-12th grade.
47.0% of adults in Shamokin completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Shamokin completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Shamokin completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Shamokin completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Shamokin completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Shamokin completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shamokin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shamokin, Pennsylvania
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10.5% of households in Shamokin earn Less than $10,000.
9.2% of households in Shamokin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.6% of households in Shamokin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Shamokin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Shamokin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Shamokin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Shamokin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.7% of households in Shamokin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Shamokin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Shamokin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shamokin | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.7% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
