Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Castle Shannon, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,209

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%7,094

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%345

Asian

3%245

Black

3%243

Two or More

2.9%237

Other

0.5%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%222

High School Diploma

24.5%1,509

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%335

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%763

Associate's Degree

13.7%845

Bachelor's Degree

26.5%1,633

Master's Degree

8.4%515

Professional Degree

0.1%4

Doctorate

2.1%127

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

37.1%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$190,300

Median Renti

$1,126

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.1%2,239

Renter-Occupied

40.9%1,549

Total Units

4,087

Homeownership

59.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%55

$50K–$100K

3.4%76

$100K–$150K

12%268

$150K–$200K

37.7%844

$200K–$300K

38.6%864

$300K–$500K

5.2%117

$500K–$1M

0.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

542

$1,000–$1,250

284

$1,250–$1,500

241

$1,500–$2,000

313

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%48

2010–2019

7.2%296

2000–2009

2.5%101

1990–1999

2%81

1980–1989

6.1%251

1970–1979

5.6%230

1960–1969

6.5%265

1950–1959

37.7%1,540

1940–1949

8.6%350

1939 or earlier

22.6%925

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83%3,144

Electricity

12.7%480

No Fuel

1.8%70

Other

1.3%48

Fuel Oil

0.6%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,071

Mean Household Incomei

$84,488

Per Capita Incomei

$40,735

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

5,032

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$391/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes82% occupied$391/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,071/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

82%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

385(5.5% of civilian adults)