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Shamokin Dam borough, PA

ZIP 17876 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17876

17876 has a population of 1,840 with a median age of 47.9 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
23.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
46.8%+79% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.3%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.3%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.4%+544% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17876

Poverty Rate
4.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.3%+140% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.4%+544% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,840
Median age47.9
Poverty rate4.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.1%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born33.3%