Shickshinny borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Population of Shickshinny borough is 598.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Male Population of Shickshinny borough is 288.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Female Population of Shickshinny borough is 310.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shickshinny borough?

There are 92.90 Males per 100 Females in Shickshinny borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shickshinny borough?

There are 107.64 Females per 100 Males in Shickshinny borough.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Shickshinny borough?

Median Population Age in Shickshinny borough is 47.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Shickshinny borough

Average Family Size in Shickshinny borough is 3.0 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Shickshinny borough

Average Household Size in Shickshinny borough is 2.2 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Shickshinny borough?

Per Capita income in Shickshinny borough is $23,288.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Shickshinny borough?

Median Family Income in Shickshinny borough is $63,816.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Shickshinny borough Overview

598

TOTAL POPULATION

288

MALE POPULATION

310

FEMALE POPULATION

92.90

MALES / 100 FEMALES

107.64

FEMALES / 100 MALES

47.5

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$23,288

PER CAPITA INCOME

$63,816

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$42,697

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

71.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

28.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.42

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

299

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

57.4%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

7.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Shickshinny borough

The most populous races in Shickshinny borough are White / Caucasian (509 | 85.1%), Two or more Races (89 | 14.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (77 | 12.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	77	12.9%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	509	85.1%
Two or more Races	89	14.9%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	598	100.0%

Ancestry in Shickshinny borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Shickshinny borough are German (152 | 25.4%), Polish (105 | 17.6%), Irish (85 | 14.2%), Puerto Rican (70 | 11.7%), and English (47 | 7.9%), together accounting for 76.8% of all Shickshinny borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	19	3.2%
Austrian	2	0.3%
Central American	2	0.3%
Dutch	17	2.8%
Eastern European	2	0.3%
English	47	7.9%
French	2	0.3%
German	152	25.4%
Irish	85	14.2%
Iroquois	2	0.3%
Italian	35	5.9%
Lithuanian	12	2.0%
Pennsylvania German	23	3.8%
Polish	105	17.6%
Puerto Rican	70	11.7%
Russian	2	0.3%
Salvadoran	2	0.3%
Scotch-Irish	1	0.2%
Scottish	4	0.7%
Slavic	34	5.7%
Slovak	9	1.5%
Spaniard	3	0.5%
Ukrainian	12	2.0%
Welsh	12	2.0%
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Immigrants in Shickshinny borough

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Shickshinny borough

The most populous age groups in Shickshinny borough are 45 to 49 Years (34 | 11.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (44 | 14.2%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3 (1.0%)	16 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.3%)
10 to 14 Years	23 (8.0%)	28 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years	19 (6.6%)	40 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Years	8 (2.8%)	44 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Years	19 (6.6%)	14 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years	9 (3.1%)	7 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Years	12 (4.2%)	5 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Years	2 (0.7%)	9 (2.9%)
45 to 49 Years	34 (11.8%)	24 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years	30 (10.4%)	14 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years	25 (8.7%)	23 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years	19 (6.6%)	9 (2.9%)
65 to 69 Years	17 (5.9%)	6 (1.9%)
70 to 74 Years	27 (9.4%)	19 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years	21 (7.3%)	26 (8.4%)
80 to 84 Years	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.6%)
85 Years and over	10 (3.5%)	17 (5.5%)
Total	288 (100.0%)	310 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shickshinny borough

Median Family Size in Shickshinny borough

The median family size in Shickshinny borough is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (13 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (28 | 19.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.11 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	101 (71.1%)	3.17
Single Male/Father	28 (19.7%)	2.11
Single Female/Mother	13 (9.1%)	3.54
Total Families	142 (100.0%)	2.99

Median Household Size in Shickshinny borough

The median household size in Shickshinny borough is 2.17 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (133 | 48.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	101 (36.7%)	3.17
Single Male/Father	28 (10.2%)	2.29
Single Female/Mother	13 (4.7%)	3.62
Non-family	133 (48.4%)	1.26
Total Households	275 (100.0%)	2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shickshinny borough

Out of a total of 275 households in Shickshinny borough, 142 (51.6%) are family households, while 133 (48.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 116.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	116 (42.2%)
2-Person Households	84 (30.5%)	10 (3.6%)
3-Person Households	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	23 (8.4%)	7 (2.5%)
5-Person Households	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	142 (51.6%)	133 (48.4%)

Female Fertility in Shickshinny borough

Fertility by Age in Shickshinny borough

Average fertility rate in Shickshinny borough is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	3 (100.0%)	46.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	3 (100.0%)	21.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shickshinny borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Shickshinny borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shickshinny borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	3 (100.0%)	70.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	3 (100.0%)	21.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shickshinny borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Shickshinny borough

Income Overview in Shickshinny borough

Per Capita Income in Shickshinny borough is $23,288, while median incomes of families and households are $63,816 and $42,697 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	598	$23,288
Median Family Income	142	$63,816
Mean Family Income	142	$75,848
Median Household Income	275	$42,697
Mean Household Income	275	$52,488
Income Deficit	142	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	598	71.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	598	28.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	598	0.42

Earnings by Sex in Shickshinny borough

Average Earnings in Shickshinny borough are $27,500, $45,257 for men and $13,083 for women, a difference of 71.1%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	145 (50.0%)	$45,257
Female	145 (50.0%)	$13,083
Total	290 (100.0%)	$27,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shickshinny borough

The most common earnings brackets in Shickshinny borough are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (40 | 27.6%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (39 | 26.9%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	2 (1.4%)	8 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	2 (1.4%)	39 (26.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999	11 (7.6%)	9 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999	6 (4.1%)	15 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	4 (2.8%)	7 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499	5 (3.5%)	3 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999	2 (1.4%)	9 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999	6 (4.1%)	5 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999	5 (3.5%)	9 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	21 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	3 (2.1%)	15 (10.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	40 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	2 (1.4%)	8 (5.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999	8 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	10 (6.9%)	2 (1.4%)
$100,000+	12 (8.3%)	2 (1.4%)
Total	145 (100.0%)	145 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shickshinny borough

Average earnings in Shickshinny borough are $45,441 for men and $24,722 for women, a difference of 45.6%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,065, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,969. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,208, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,904.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$46,065	$14,904
College or Associate's Degree	$37,969	$25,000
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$45,441	$24,722

Family Income in Shickshinny borough

Family Income Brackets in Shickshinny borough

According to the Shickshinny borough family income data, there are 45 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.7% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	3	2.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	2	1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	13	9.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	29	20.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	45	31.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	23	16.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	14	9.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	13	9.2%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shickshinny borough

4-person families (20 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in Shickshinny borough with $69,643 per family, while 2-person families (86 | 60.6%) have the highest median income of $31,607 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	86 (60.6%)	$63,214
3-Person Families	20 (14.1%)	$51,250
4-Person Families	20 (14.1%)	$69,643
5-Person Families	2 (1.4%)	$0
6-Person Families	14 (9.9%)	$63,750
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	142 (100.0%)	$63,816

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shickshinny borough

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	39 (27.5%)	$43,125
1 Earner	38 (26.8%)	$50,625
2 Earners	47 (33.1%)	$84,792
3+ Earners	18 (12.7%)	$0
Total	142 (100.0%)	$63,816

Household Income in Shickshinny borough

Household Income Brackets in Shickshinny borough

With 59 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Shickshinny borough, accounting for 21.4% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	15	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	27	9.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	44	16.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	24	8.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	59	21.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	52	18.9%
$75,000 to $99,999	27	9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14	5.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	13	4.7%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shickshinny borough

The median household income in Shickshinny borough is $42,697, with the highest median household income of $48,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 121 households (44.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 13 households (4.7%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	13 (4.7%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	32 (11.6%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	121 (44.0%)	$48,125
65+ Years	109 (39.6%)	$29,479
Total	275 (100.0%)	$42,697

Poverty in Shickshinny borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shickshinny borough

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 18.7% for females among the residents of Shickshinny borough, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (26.7%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	27 (32.9%)
25 to 34 Years	4 (14.3%)	3 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years	3 (21.4%)	2 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years	2 (3.1%)	14 (36.8%)
55 to 64 Years	8 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (18.2%)	6 (24.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (10.4%)	58 (18.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shickshinny borough

According to the poverty statistics in Shickshinny borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3 (100.0%)	14 (87.5%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	8 (88.9%)	2 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	11 (73.3%)	28 (100.0%)
15 Years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	10 (100.0%)	55 (67.1%)
25 to 34 Years	24 (85.7%)	18 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years	11 (78.6%)	12 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years	62 (96.9%)	24 (63.2%)
55 to 64 Years	36 (81.8%)	32 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	36 (81.8%)	19 (76.0%)
75 Years and over	40 (100.0%)	48 (100.0%)
Total	258 (89.6%)	252 (81.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shickshinny borough

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	71 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shickshinny borough

According to the poverty data in Shickshinny borough, 10.7% or 3 single-father households and 30.8% or 4 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (18.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	3 (18.8%)	2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3 (10.7%)	4 (30.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shickshinny borough

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	5 (27.8%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	7 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Shickshinny borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Shickshinny borough

Among the 277 employed individuals in Shickshinny borough, private company employees (233 | 84.1%), federal government employees (13 | 4.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (9 | 3.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	233	84.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	2	0.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	9	3.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations	9	3.3%
Local Government Employees	7	2.5%
State Government Employees	4	1.4%
Federal Government Employees	13	4.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	277	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shickshinny borough

According to the labor force statistics for Shickshinny borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (521), 57.4% or 299 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.9% or 29 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 14 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	39 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	45 (86.5%)	8 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Years	29 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	24 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	78 (76.5%)	14 (17.9%)
55 to 59 Years	40 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	17 (60.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	299 (57.4%)	22 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shickshinny borough

According to labor force statistics for Shickshinny borough, 78.8% of individuals (201) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (255) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 94.4% or 67 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 11 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	7 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	101 (72.7%)	15 (10.9%)
College / Associate Degree	67 (94.4%)	3 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	26 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	201 (78.8%)	18 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shickshinny borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shickshinny borough are Management (23 | 8.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 4.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 3.3%), Business & Financial (7 | 2.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (7 | 2.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shickshinny borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (56.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	13 (56.5%)	10 (43.5%)
Business & Financial	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	6 (46.2%)	7 (53.8%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	3 (33.3%)	6 (66.7%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	29 (50.0%)	29 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Shickshinny borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	1 (12.5%)	7 (87.5%)
Security & Protection	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	11 (44.0%)	14 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shickshinny borough are Sales & Related (45 | 16.3%), and Office & Administration (35 | 12.6%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	20 (44.4%)	25 (55.6%)
Office & Administration	17 (48.6%)	18 (51.4%)
Total (Category)	37 (46.3%)	43 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Shickshinny borough are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 2.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 2.5%), and Construction & Extraction (5 | 1.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shickshinny borough are Material Moving (55 | 19.9%), Production (26 | 9.4%), and Transportation (14 | 5.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	22 (84.6%)	4 (15.4%)
Transportation	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	13 (23.6%)	42 (76.4%)
Total (Category)	49 (51.6%)	46 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shickshinny borough

Employment Industries in Shickshinny borough

The major employment industries in Shickshinny borough include Retail Trade (107 | 38.6%), Manufacturing (49 | 17.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (25 | 9.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (17 | 6.1%), and Public Administration (15 | 5.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Shickshinny borough

The Shickshinny borough industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (82.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	41 (83.7%)	8 (16.3%)
Wholesale Trade	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	38 (35.5%)	69 (64.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	2 (28.6%)	5 (71.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	10 (40.0%)	15 (60.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	3 (17.6%)	14 (82.4%)
Public Administration	13 (86.7%)	2 (13.3%)
Total	145 (52.3%)	132 (47.6%)

Education in Shickshinny borough

School Enrollment in Shickshinny borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 145 students in Shickshinny borough are high school (80 | 55.2%), college / undergraduate (31 | 21.4%), and middle school (23 | 15.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary School	7	4.8%
Middle School	23	15.9%
High School	80	55.2%
College / Undergraduate	31	21.4%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	145	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shickshinny borough

Out of a total of 145 students who are enrolled in schools in Shickshinny borough, 7 (4.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 138 (95.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (24.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	51 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	22 (75.9%)	7 (24.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	138 (95.2%)	7 (4.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shickshinny borough

Liberal arts & history (7 | 17.9%), science & technology (6 | 15.4%), business (6 | 15.4%), education (5 | 12.8%), and engineering (4 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 39 individuals in Shickshinny borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	2	5.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	4	10.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	6	15.4%
Business	6	15.4%
Education	5	12.8%
Literature & Languages	3	7.7%
Liberal Arts & History	7	17.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	2	5.1%
Communications	2	5.1%
Arts & Humanities	2	5.1%
Total	39	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shickshinny borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shickshinny borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shickshinny borough are males with 2 vehicles (56, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (26, making up 42.4%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	2 (1.4%)	28 (21.2%)
1 Vehicle	39 (26.9%)	10 (7.6%)
2 Vehicles	56 (38.6%)	26 (19.7%)
3 Vehicles	44 (30.3%)	66 (50.0%)
4 Vehicles	4 (2.8%)	2 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	145 (100.0%)	132 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shickshinny borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shickshinny borough are 5 to 9 minutes (63 commuters, 24.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (48 commuters, 18.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (34 commuters, 13.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	4	1.5%
5 to 9 Minutes	63	24.1%
10 to 14 Minutes	16	6.1%
15 to 19 Minutes	12	4.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	34	13.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	6	2.3%
30 to 34 Minutes	48	18.4%
35 to 39 Minutes	7	2.7%
40 to 44 Minutes	28	10.7%
45 to 59 Minutes	24	9.2%
60 to 89 Minutes	16	6.1%
90 or more Minutes	3	1.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Shickshinny borough

The most common commute times in Shickshinny borough are 30 to 34 minutes (37 commuters, 27.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (49 commuters, 38.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	14 (10.4%)	49 (38.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes	11 (8.2%)	5 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes	10 (7.5%)	2 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes	19 (14.2%)	15 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	3 (2.2%)	3 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	37 (27.6%)	11 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	3 (2.2%)	25 (19.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	14 (10.4%)	10 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes	9 (6.7%)	7 (5.5%)
90 or more Minutes	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shickshinny borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shickshinny borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (31, 23.1%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (41, 32.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	10 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	3 (2.2%)	4 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	30 (22.4%)	4 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	11 (8.2%)	9 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	31 (23.1%)	2 (1.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	2 (1.5%)	10 (7.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	7 (5.2%)	20 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	5 (3.7%)	41 (32.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	15 (11.2%)	11 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	6 (4.5%)	17 (13.4%)
Total	134 (100.0%)	127 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shickshinny borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Shickshinny borough

Of the total 275 dwellings in Shickshinny borough, owner-occupied units account for 168 (61.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 107 (38.9%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	168	61.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	107	38.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units	275	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shickshinny borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	116	42.2%
2-Person Household	94	34.2%
3-Person Household	19	6.9%
4+ Person Household	46	16.7%
Total Housing Units	275	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shickshinny borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	51 (44.0%)	65 (56.0%)
2-Person Household	75 (79.8%)	19 (20.2%)
3-Person Household	16 (84.2%)	3 (15.8%)
4+ Person Household	26 (56.5%)	20 (43.5%)
Total Housing Units	168 (61.1%)	107 (38.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shickshinny borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	13 (35.1%)	24 (64.9%)
High School Diploma	91 (66.4%)	46 (33.6%)
College/Associate Degree	44 (62.9%)	26 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	20 (64.5%)	11 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shickshinny borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	30	10.9%
35 to 44 Years	15	5.4%
45 to 54 Years	58	21.1%
55 to 64 Years	63	22.9%
65 to 74 Years	44	16.0%
75 to 84 Years	44	16.0%
85 Years and Over	21	7.6%
Total	275	100.0%

Housing Finances in Shickshinny borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Shickshinny borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	168 (61.1%)	$52,500
Renter-Occupied	107 (38.9%)	$26,250
Average	275 (100.0%)	$42,697

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shickshinny borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999	4 (2.4%)	23 (21.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999	11 (6.6%)	5 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999	20 (11.9%)	8 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	11 (6.6%)	13 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	36 (21.4%)	23 (21.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	32 (19.1%)	20 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	27 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	14 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	13 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	168 (100.0%)	107 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shickshinny borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	4 (2.4%)	12 (11.2%)
$300 to $499	33 (19.6%)	24 (22.4%)
$500 to $799	70 (41.7%)	24 (22.4%)
$800 to $999	21 (12.5%)	9 (8.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499	34 (20.2%)	16 (14.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999	6 (3.6%)	11 (10.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	168 (100.0%)	107 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shickshinny borough

Housing Structures in Shickshinny borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	186	67.6%
Single Unit, Attached	19	6.9%
2 Unit Apartments	24	8.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	8	2.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	2	0.7%
10 or more Apartments	34	12.4%
Mobile Home / Other	2	0.7%
Total	275	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shickshinny borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	158 (85.0%)	28 (15.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	5 (26.3%)	14 (73.7%)
2 Unit Apartments	5 (20.8%)	19 (79.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Total	168 (61.1%)	107 (38.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shickshinny borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	25 (23.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms	25 (14.9%)	50 (46.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	105 (62.5%)	14 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms	38 (22.6%)	7 (6.5%)
Total	168 (100.0%)	107 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shickshinny borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	33 (19.6%)	14 (13.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	10 (5.9%)	14 (13.1%)
Electricity	41 (24.4%)	41 (38.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	64 (38.1%)	25 (23.4%)
Coal or Coke	19 (11.3%)	7 (6.5%)
All other Fuels	1 (0.6%)	6 (5.6%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	168 (100.0%)	107 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shickshinny borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	3 (1.8%)	32 (29.9%)
1 Vehicle	61 (36.3%)	50 (46.7%)
2 Vehicles	60 (35.7%)	15 (14.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	44 (26.2%)	10 (9.3%)
Total	168 (100.0%)	107 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shickshinny borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shickshinny borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	89	79
Median Property Value	$90,700	$85,300
Median Household Income	$44,821	$11
Monthly Housing Costs	$528	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,114	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shickshinny borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	17 (19.1%)	10 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999	34 (38.2%)	40 (50.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999	36 (40.5%)	23 (29.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	89 (100.0%)	79 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shickshinny borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999	27 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	9 (10.1%)	8 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	11 (12.4%)	2 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	20 (22.5%)	25 (31.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	16 (18.0%)	12 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999	4 (4.5%)	11 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more	2 (2.2%)	10 (12.7%)
Total	89 (100.0%)	79 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shickshinny borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	55 (61.8%)	64,107 (81,148.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	6 (6.7%)	47 (59.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	4 (4.5%)	17 (21.5%)
4.0x or more	24 (27.0%)	3 (3.8%)
Total	89 (100.0%)	79 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shickshinny borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	9 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	26 (29.2%)	25 (31.7%)
$800 to $1,499	53 (59.6%)	29 (36.7%)
Total	89 (100.0%)	79 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shickshinny borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shickshinny borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	109 (98.2%)	2 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	42 (85.7%)	7 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years	96 (94.1%)	6 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	69 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	88 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	582 (97.3%)	16 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shickshinny borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	109 (98.2%)	2 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shickshinny borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	95 (96.0%)	4 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	159 (96.4%)	6 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	198 (98.5%)	3 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	74 (96.1%)	3 (3.9%)
$100,000 and over	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shickshinny borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	11 (52.4%)	12 (57.1%)
6 to 18 Years	90 (81.1%)	22 (19.8%)
19 to 25 Years	7 (13.0%)	47 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years	16 (32.7%)	26 (53.1%)
35 to 44 Years	8 (28.6%)	21 (75.0%)
45 to 54 Years	27 (26.5%)	71 (69.6%)
55 to 64 Years	18 (23.7%)	62 (81.6%)
65 to 74 Years	69 (100.0%)	27 (39.1%)
75 Years and over	88 (100.0%)	49 (55.7%)
Total	334 (55.8%)	337 (56.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shickshinny borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	11 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	5 (13.2%)	7 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years	18 (14.7%)	10 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (15.9%)	8 (32.0%)
75 Years and over	11 (27.5%)	20 (41.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shickshinny borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shickshinny borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (3.3%)	4 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	2 (8.0%)
75 Years and over	4 (10.0%)	2 (4.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shickshinny borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (5.7%)	2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Shickshinny borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	11 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	5 (13.2%)	4 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (3.3%)	8 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	5 (20.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (17.5%)	6 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shickshinny borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years	13 (10.7%)	4 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (11.4%)	6 (24.0%)
75 Years and over	2 (5.0%)	12 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Shickshinny borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years	1 (0.8%)	4 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (20.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Shickshinny borough

Computing Device Access in Shickshinny borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	181	65.8%
Smartphone	202	73.5%
Tablet	116	42.2%
No Computing Device	40	14.5%
Total	275	100.0%

Internet Access in Shickshinny borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	5	1.8%
Broadband Home	160	58.2%
Cellular Data Only	31	11.3%
Satellite Internet	22	8.0%
No Internet	72	26.2%
Total	275	100.0%

Shickshinny borough Summary

Shickshinny Borough is a small borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Wyoming Valley, along the Susquehanna River. The population of Shickshinny Borough was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Shickshinny Borough was founded in 1845 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The name of the borough is derived from the Native American term for “place of many stones”. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its abundance of natural resources, including coal, timber, and iron ore.

The first industry in Shickshinny was a sawmill, which was built in 1845. This was followed by a gristmill, a tannery, and a woolen mill. The borough was incorporated in 1851.

In the late 19th century, Shickshinny was a major coal mining center. The coal industry provided employment for many of the borough’s residents. The coal mines were eventually closed in the early 20th century, and the borough’s economy shifted to other industries, such as manufacturing and agriculture.

Geography

Shickshinny Borough is located at 41°14'N 75°59'W (41.23, -75.98). It is situated in the Wyoming Valley, along the Susquehanna River. The borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land.

The borough is bordered by Salem Township to the north, Huntington Township to the east, and Nescopeck Township to the south and west.

Economy

The economy of Shickshinny Borough is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The borough is home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a food processor.

Agriculture is also an important part of the borough’s economy. The borough is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shickshinny Borough was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

The median household income in Shickshinny Borough was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Population of Shickshinny borough is 598.

What is the Total Male Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Male Population of Shickshinny borough is 288.

What is the Total Female Population of Shickshinny borough?

Total Female Population of Shickshinny borough is 310.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shickshinny borough?

There are 92.90 Males per 100 Females in Shickshinny borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shickshinny borough?

There are 107.64 Females per 100 Males in Shickshinny borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Shickshinny borough?

Median Population Age in Shickshinny borough is 47.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Shickshinny borough

Average Family Size in Shickshinny borough is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Shickshinny borough

Average Household Size in Shickshinny borough is 2.2 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Shickshinny borough?

Per Capita income in Shickshinny borough is $23,288.

What is the Median Family Income in Shickshinny borough?

Median Family Income in Shickshinny borough is $63,816.

What is the Median Household income in Shickshinny borough?

Median Household Income in Shickshinny borough is $42,697.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Shickshinny borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Shickshinny borough is 71.1%.

Women in Shickshinny borough earn 28.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shickshinny borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Shickshinny borough is 0.42.

How Large is the Labor Force in Shickshinny borough?

There are 299 People in the Labor Forcein in Shickshinny borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Shickshinny borough?

57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Shickshinny borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Shickshinny borough?

Unemployment Rate in Shickshinny borough is 7.4%.