Demographics & People — Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,890 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,800 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 2,979 |
| Family Households | 1,524 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,705 |
| Black or African American | 170 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 632 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,944 |
| German | 1,683 |
| Other groups | 1,167 |
| Irish | 833 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 788 |
| Polish | 772 |
| English | 545 |
| Italian | 450 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 392 |
| Dutch | 300 |
Language
| English Only | 6,094 |
| Spanish | 228 |
| Population 5+ | 6,391 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 408 |
| Population 18+ | 5,131 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shamokin, Pennsylvania.