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.

Shamokin, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,853

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%5,630

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%610

Two or More

7.5%514

Black

1%66

Other

0.5%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%307

High School Diploma

40.3%1,826

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%221

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%476

Associate's Degree

6.3%285

Bachelor's Degree

10%454

Master's Degree

1.4%63

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

80.1%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$60,400

Median Renti

$824

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%1,801

Renter-Occupied

40.4%1,222

Total Units

4,409

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

31.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

37.9%683

$50K–$100K

39.2%706

$100K–$150K

10.5%189

$150K–$200K

2.9%53

$200K–$300K

6.9%124

$300K–$500K

1.1%20

$500K–$1M

1.4%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

268

$500–$750

216

$750–$1,000

401

$1,000–$1,250

173

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%5

2010–2019

0.1%3

2000–2009

1.4%63

1990–1999

0.1%5

1980–1989

1.6%72

1970–1979

6.5%288

1960–1969

7.5%330

1950–1959

7.5%330

1940–1949

10%442

1939 or earlier

65.1%2,871

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

33.2%1,005

Electricity

29.7%899

Utility Gas

29%878

Wood

2.7%82

Bottled/LP Gas

2%60

Coal

2%59

No Fuel

1%29

Other

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,690

Mean Household Incomei

$52,821

Per Capita Incomei

$23,811

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

2,689

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

710

Residentsi

776

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing202 homes97% occupied$389/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes40% occupied$255/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8125 homes98% occupied$440/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,690/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

64%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

27.1%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

8.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

64.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

400(7.6% of civilian adults)