What percentage of people rent in Shamokin, PA?
40.4% (±6.7 points) of the occupied homes in Shamokin, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,222 renting households against 1,801 that own their home.
In Shamokin, the share of households that rent went from 45.4% in 2015–2019 to 40.4% in 2020–2024 (−5.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.4% (±6.7 points)
- Renting households
- 1,222 (±236)
- Median renter income
- $25,513 (±$8,189)
Who rents and who owns in Shamokin
| Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.4% (±6.7 points) | 24.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,222 (±236) | 9,292 (±597) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,801 (±224) | 28,594 (±584) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $25,513 (±$8,189) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $60,066 (±$9,078) | $71,984 (±$2,484) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Shamokin, the renter share is higher than in Northumberland County (24.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Northumberland County, Shamokin ranks 4 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 333 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Shamokin has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 45.4% (±5.2 points) | 40.4% (±6.7 points) | −5.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $591 (±$61) | $824 (±$93) | +39.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $28,737 (±$2,876) | $39,690 (±$6,017) | +38.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Shamokin
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin | — | 40.4% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Marshallton | 1.0 mi | 26.3% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1.1 mi | 12.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Edgewood (community) | 1.2 mi | 31.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Township | 2.2 mi | 20.2% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| East Cameron Township | 3.1 mi | 9.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Ralpho Township | 4.3 mi | 8.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Kulpmont | 4.4 mi | 20.7% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Marion Heights | 4.9 mi | 23.4% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marshallton, PA (26.3%), Fairview-Ferndale, PA (12.1%), Coal Township, PA (20.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton | 51.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 2 | Watsontown | 46.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Sunbury | 43.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Shamokin | 40.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 5 | Northumberland | 29.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 6 | McEwensville | 26.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 7 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 24.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Marion Heights | 23.4% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | Mount Carmel | 23.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Herndon | 22.0% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 36 places in Northumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shamokin
How many renters are there in Shamokin?
Shamokin has an estimated 1,222 (±236) renting households, 40.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Shamokin?
In Shamokin, the share of households that rent went from 45.4% in 2015–2019 to 40.4% in 2020–2024 (−5.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Shamokin?
A renting household in Shamokin has 2.2 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Shamokin?
The median renting household in Shamokin, PA has an income of $25,513 (±$8,189) a year, against $60,066 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Shamokin city, Pennsylvania (place:69600, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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