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.

Shiremanstown, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,777

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%1,486

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%141

Black

4.1%73

Asian

2.6%46

Two or More

1.2%21

Other

0.6%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%45

High School Diploma

27.2%339

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%126

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%154

Associate's Degree

8.5%106

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%355

Master's Degree

7%87

Doctorate

0.4%5

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

35.9%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,500

Median Renti

$1,067

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%501

Renter-Occupied

34.3%262

Total Units

767

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

0.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%17

$50K–$100K

0.6%3

$100K–$150K

7.2%36

$150K–$200K

27.5%138

$200K–$300K

51.1%256

$300K–$500K

9%45

$500K–$1M

1.2%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%6

2000–2009

1.7%13

1990–1999

3.3%25

1980–1989

2.2%17

1970–1979

18.9%145

1960–1969

14.7%113

1950–1959

21.8%167

1940–1949

9.3%71

1939 or earlier

27.4%210

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

39.6%302

Electricity

32.2%246

Fuel Oil

24.9%190

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%12

Other

1.2%9

Wood

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,260

Mean Household Incomei

$87,242

Per Capita Incomei

$38,275

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

1,008

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

108(7.6% of civilian adults)