How long do people stay in their homes in Shamokin Dam, PA?
20.0% (±7.0 points) of households in Shamokin Dam, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.6% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 20.0% (±7.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 30.6%
When households in Shamokin Dam moved in
| Moved in | Shamokin Dam | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 2.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 17.2% (±6.5 points) | 12.8% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 33.9% (±7.4 points) | 32.7% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.5% (±6.5 points) | 20.6% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 15.8% (±8.3 points) | 13.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.8% (±4.6 points) | 18.4% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Shamokin Dam, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Snyder County (15.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Shamokin Dam
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Dam | — | 20.0% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 1.8 mi | 5.5% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Sunbury | 2.1 mi | 17.3% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northumberland | 3.2 mi | 17.2% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Augusta Township | 3.6 mi | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.2 mi | 14.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selinsgrove | 4.5 mi | 23.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 5.1 mi | 21.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 5.3 mi | 8.3% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Snyder County), PA (5.5%), Upper Augusta Township, PA (9.9%), Lower Augusta Township, PA (8.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selinsgrove | 23.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 2 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 21.2% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Snyder County) | 20.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 | Shamokin Dam | 20.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 18.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 6 | Beavertown | 18.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Freeburg | 16.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Middleburg | 16.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | McClure | 14.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 14.5% (±4.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Snyder County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shamokin Dam
How often do people move in Shamokin Dam?
20.0% of households in Shamokin Dam, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Shamokin Dam have?
30.6% of households in Shamokin Dam have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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