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Shamokin, PA
City in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,853
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
8,305
ZIP codes
0
Shamokin and its ZIP codes
Shamokin at a glance
- Shamokin is about 29 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 174th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $39,690 a year, 49% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,400 (76% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Shamokin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shamokin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,690
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$60,400
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,279), Irish Americans (1,066), Polish Americans (730).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Shamokin.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
How people get to work
Shamokin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shamokin, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Crime in Shamokin
Shamokin Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 118
- per 100,000 people · 52% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 903
- per 100,000 people · 66% of the PA rate
Cities near Shamokin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Tharptown (Uniontown)Census-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Fairview-FerndaleCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.9 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RanshawCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| KulpmontBorough | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| Marion HeightsBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| TrevortonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.3 |
| ElysburgCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.9 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| SnydertownBorough | 8.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shamokin, PA in?
- Shamokin is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Shamokin, PA?
- About 6,853 people live in Shamokin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shamokin?
- Nearby places include Marshallton (1.1 mi), Tharptown (Uniontown) (1.1 mi), Fairview-Ferndale (1.1 mi), Edgewood (1.2 mi), Ranshaw (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023