Shoemakersville borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Shoemakersville borough?

Total Population of Shoemakersville borough is 1,427.

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

Total Male Population of Shoemakersville borough is 753.

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

Total Female Population of Shoemakersville borough is 674.

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

There are 111.72 Males per 100 Females in Shoemakersville borough.

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

There are 89.51 Females per 100 Males in Shoemakersville borough.

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

Median Population Age in Shoemakersville borough is 39.9 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Shoemakersville borough

Average Family Size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.8 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Shoemakersville borough

Average Household Size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.3 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Shoemakersville borough?

Per Capita income in Shoemakersville borough is $35,308.

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

Median Family Income in Shoemakersville borough is $86,923.

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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

Shoemakersville borough Overview

1,427

TOTAL POPULATION

753

MALE POPULATION

674

FEMALE POPULATION

111.72

MALES / 100 FEMALES

89.51

FEMALES / 100 MALES

39.9

MEDIAN AGE

2.8

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.3

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$35,308

PER CAPITA INCOME

$86,923

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$70,833

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

35.3%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

64.7¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.36

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

893

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

75.7%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

4.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Shoemakersville borough

The most populous races in Shoemakersville borough are White / Caucasian (1,330 | 93.2%), Hispanic or Latino (103 | 7.2%), and Two or more Races (60 | 4.2%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	5	0.4%
Black / African American	10	0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	103	7.2%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	1,330	93.2%
Two or more Races	60	4.2%
Some other Race	22	1.5%
Total	1,427	100.0%

Ancestry in Shoemakersville borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Shoemakersville borough are German (691 | 48.4%), Polish (122 | 8.6%), Irish (118 | 8.3%), Italian (109 | 7.6%), and English (66 | 4.6%), together accounting for 77.5% of all Shoemakersville borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	20	1.4%
Belgian	3	0.2%
British	14	1.0%
Burmese	6	0.4%
Dominican	35	2.5%
Dutch	42	2.9%
Eastern European	4	0.3%
English	66	4.6%
French	57	4.0%
German	691	48.4%
Greek	3	0.2%
Indian (Asian)	2	0.1%
Irish	118	8.3%
Italian	109	7.6%
Lithuanian	2	0.1%
Pennsylvania German	29	2.0%
Polish	122	8.6%
Puerto Rican	65	4.6%
Russian	3	0.2%
Scotch-Irish	1	0.1%
Scottish	6	0.4%
Spaniard	3	0.2%
Swedish	3	0.2%
Swiss	11	0.8%
Vietnamese	3	0.2%
Welsh	30	2.1%
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Immigrants in Shoemakersville borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Shoemakersville borough came from Europe (11 | 0.8%), Germany (11 | 0.8%), Western Europe (11 | 0.8%), Asia (2 | 0.1%), and China (2 | 0.1%), together accounting for 2.6% of all Shoemakersville borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	2	0.1%
China	2	0.1%
Eastern Asia	2	0.1%
Europe	11	0.8%
Germany	11	0.8%
Western Europe	11	0.8%
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Sex and Age in Shoemakersville borough

The most populous age groups in Shoemakersville borough are 55 to 59 Years (74 | 9.8%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (71 | 10.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	32 (4.3%)	26 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years	64 (8.5%)	18 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years	53 (7.0%)	33 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years	30 (4.0%)	53 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years	69 (9.2%)	28 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years	60 (8.0%)	54 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years	43 (5.7%)	63 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years	55 (7.3%)	34 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years	18 (2.4%)	34 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years	55 (7.3%)	71 (10.5%)
50 to 54 Years	62 (8.2%)	55 (8.2%)
55 to 59 Years	74 (9.8%)	33 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years	50 (6.6%)	44 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years	29 (3.8%)	20 (3.0%)
70 to 74 Years	27 (3.6%)	50 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years	14 (1.9%)	33 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years	10 (1.3%)	11 (1.6%)
85 Years and over	8 (1.1%)	14 (2.1%)
Total	753 (100.0%)	674 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shoemakersville borough

Median Family Size in Shoemakersville borough

The median family size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.83 persons per family, with single male/father families (38 | 9.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (67 | 16.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	291 (73.5%)	2.86
Single Male/Father	38 (9.6%)	2.95
Single Female/Mother	67 (16.9%)	2.60
Total Families	396 (100.0%)	2.83

Median Household Size in Shoemakersville borough

The median household size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.29 persons per household, with single male/father households (38 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (226 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	291 (46.8%)	2.86
Single Male/Father	38 (6.1%)	3.26
Single Female/Mother	67 (10.8%)	2.93
Non-family	226 (36.3%)	1.21
Total Households	622 (100.0%)	2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shoemakersville borough

Out of a total of 622 households in Shoemakersville borough, 396 (63.7%) are family households, while 226 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 213, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 188.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	188 (30.2%)
2-Person Households	213 (34.2%)	24 (3.9%)
3-Person Households	85 (13.7%)	14 (2.2%)
4-Person Households	63 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	396 (63.7%)	226 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Shoemakersville borough

Fertility by Age in Shoemakersville borough

Average fertility rate in Shoemakersville borough is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 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	9 (100.0%)	62.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	9 (100.0%)	24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shoemakersville borough

22.2% of women with births (9) in Shoemakersville borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.8% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	2 (22.2%)	7 (77.8%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (22.2%)	7 (77.8%)

Fertility by Education in Shoemakersville borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shoemakersville borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	2 (22.2%)	14.0
College or Associate's Degree	7 (77.8%)	51.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	9 (100.0%)	24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shoemakersville borough

77.8% of women with births in Shoemakersville borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (22.2%)	7 (77.8%)

Income in Shoemakersville borough

Income Overview in Shoemakersville borough

Per Capita Income in Shoemakersville borough is $35,308, while median incomes of families and households are $86,923 and $70,833 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,427	$35,308
Median Family Income	396	$86,923
Mean Family Income	396	$92,989
Median Household Income	622	$70,833
Mean Household Income	622	$79,421
Income Deficit	396	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,427	35.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,427	64.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,427	0.36

Earnings by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

Average Earnings in Shoemakersville borough are $37,098, $47,422 for men and $30,662 for women, a difference of 35.3%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	500 (54.6%)	$47,422
Female	415 (45.4%)	$30,662
Total	915 (100.0%)	$37,098

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shoemakersville borough

The most common earnings brackets in Shoemakersville borough are $100,000+ for men (83 | 16.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (62 | 14.9%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	6 (1.2%)	30 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	16 (3.2%)	7 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499	4 (0.8%)	18 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499	20 (4.0%)	9 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999	3 (0.6%)	22 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999	8 (1.6%)	21 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499	21 (4.2%)	31 (7.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999	11 (2.2%)	14 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999	20 (4.0%)	30 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999	54 (10.8%)	62 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999	26 (5.2%)	23 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999	24 (4.8%)	7 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	37 (7.4%)	38 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999	26 (5.2%)	15 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	55 (11.0%)	22 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999	30 (6.0%)	15 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	50 (10.0%)	13 (3.1%)
$100,000+	83 (16.6%)	17 (4.1%)
Total	500 (100.0%)	415 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shoemakersville borough

Average earnings in Shoemakersville borough are $57,625 for men and $32,727 for women, a difference of 43.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,893, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,625. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,250.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$54,500	$0
High School Diploma	$58,295	$26,250
College or Associate's Degree	$46,625	$35,750
Bachelor's Degree	$58,875	$53,333
Graduate Degree	$90,893	$58,750
Total	$57,625	$32,727

Family Income in Shoemakersville borough

Family Income Brackets in Shoemakersville borough

According to the Shoemakersville borough family income data, there are 112 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	11	2.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	27	6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	12	3.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	31	7.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	78	19.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	69	17.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	112	28.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	49	12.4%
$200,000+	7	1.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shoemakersville borough

4-person families (55 | 13.9%) account for the highest median family income in Shoemakersville borough with $108,750 per family, while 2-person families (224 | 56.6%) have the highest median income of $41,042 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	224 (56.6%)	$82,083
3-Person Families	88 (22.2%)	$87,000
4-Person Families	55 (13.9%)	$108,750
5-Person Families	15 (3.8%)	$0
6-Person Families	14 (3.5%)	$93,750
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	396 (100.0%)	$86,923

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shoemakersville borough

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	31 (7.8%)	$0
1 Earner	99 (25.0%)	$47,917
2 Earners	213 (53.8%)	$114,191
3+ Earners	53 (13.4%)	$116,250
Total	396 (100.0%)	$86,923

Household Income in Shoemakersville borough

Household Income Brackets in Shoemakersville borough

With 146 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Shoemakersville borough, accounting for 23.5% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	14	2.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	26	4.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	55	8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	43	6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	59	9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	146	23.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	87	14.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	129	20.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	49	7.9%
$200,000+	14	2.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shoemakersville borough

The median household income in Shoemakersville borough is $70,833, with the highest median household income of $95,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 260 households (41.8%) 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 26 households (4.2%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	26 (4.2%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	186 (29.9%)	$73,571
45 to 64 Years	260 (41.8%)	$95,000
65+ Years	150 (24.1%)	$36,429
Total	622 (100.0%)	$70,833

Poverty in Shoemakersville borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shoemakersville borough

With 7.1% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of Shoemakersville borough, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (23.5%) and 9 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (38.5%)
5 Years	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	4 (6.1%)	9 (22.5%)
12 to 14 Years	8 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (75.0%)
16 and 17 Years	3 (20.0%)	4 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years	10 (13.5%)	3 (7.7%)
25 to 34 Years	3 (2.9%)	23 (19.7%)
35 to 44 Years	7 (9.6%)	2 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years	9 (7.3%)	6 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.7%)
75 Years and over	6 (18.8%)	9 (15.5%)
Total	53 (7.1%)	82 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shoemakersville borough

According to the poverty statistics in Shoemakersville borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 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	30 (100.0%)	16 (61.5%)
5 Years	14 (82.4%)	3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	62 (93.9%)	31 (77.5%)
12 to 14 Years	26 (76.5%)	2 (100.0%)
15 Years	10 (100.0%)	3 (25.0%)
16 and 17 Years	12 (80.0%)	26 (86.7%)
18 to 24 Years	64 (86.5%)	36 (92.3%)
25 to 34 Years	100 (97.1%)	94 (80.3%)
35 to 44 Years	66 (90.4%)	66 (97.1%)
45 to 54 Years	117 (100.0%)	123 (97.6%)
55 to 64 Years	115 (92.7%)	71 (92.2%)
65 to 74 Years	56 (100.0%)	66 (94.3%)
75 Years and over	26 (81.2%)	49 (84.5%)
Total	698 (92.9%)	586 (87.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shoemakersville borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Shoemakersville borough show that 2.1% or 6 of the total 291 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	198 (97.1%)	6 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children	72 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	285 (97.9%)	6 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shoemakersville borough

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	22 (41.5%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	22 (32.8%)

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

The poverty data for Shoemakersville borough shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 22 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (31.9%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	22 (31.9%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6 (2.1%)	22 (20.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Shoemakersville borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Shoemakersville borough

Among the 843 employed individuals in Shoemakersville borough, private company employees (674 | 79.9%), not-for-profit organizations (57 | 6.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (50 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	674	79.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	7	0.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	50	5.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations	57	6.8%
Local Government Employees	31	3.7%
State Government Employees	20	2.4%
Federal Government Employees	4	0.5%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	843	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shoemakersville borough

According to the labor force statistics for Shoemakersville borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,179), 75.7% or 893 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 42 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 97 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.3% or 21 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	38 (62.3%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	97 (100.0%)	14 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Years	114 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	90 (84.9%)	21 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years	116 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	219 (90.1%)	2 (0.9%)
55 to 59 Years	96 (89.7%)	4 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years	82 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	34 (27.0%)	1 (2.9%)
75 Years and over	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	893 (75.7%)	42 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shoemakersville borough

According to labor force statistics for Shoemakersville borough, 89.1% of individuals (717) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (805) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.5% or 97 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 9 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	57 (89.1%)	1 (1.8%)
High School Diploma	347 (89.2%)	16 (4.0%)
College / Associate Degree	216 (87.8%)	10 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	97 (91.5%)	3 (3.1%)
Total	717 (89.1%)	31 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shoemakersville borough are Management (64 | 7.6%), Community & Social Service (51 | 6.0%), Business & Financial (50 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (43 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (30 | 3.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shoemakersville borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Business & Financial (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.1%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	46 (71.9%)	18 (28.1%)
Business & Financial	41 (82.0%)	9 (18.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics	6 (60.0%)	4 (40.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service	16 (31.4%)	35 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	9 (30.0%)	21 (70.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	12 (27.9%)	31 (72.1%)
Health Technologists	8 (38.1%)	13 (61.9%)
Total (Category)	125 (55.8%)	99 (44.2%)
Total (Overall)	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Shoemakersville borough are Cleaning & Maintenance (67 | 7.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (53 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (31 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (12 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.5%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Shoemakersville borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (97.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (88.7%), and Personal Care & Service (75.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	3 (9.7%)	28 (90.3%)
Security & Protection	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	6 (11.3%)	47 (88.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	65 (97.0%)	2 (3.0%)
Personal Care & Service	3 (25.0%)	9 (75.0%)
Total (Category)	81 (48.5%)	86 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shoemakersville borough are Sales & Related (106 | 12.5%), and Office & Administration (85 | 10.1%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	26 (24.5%)	80 (75.5%)
Office & Administration	20 (23.5%)	65 (76.5%)
Total (Category)	46 (24.1%)	145 (75.9%)
Total (Overall)	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Shoemakersville borough are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 5.7%), Construction & Extraction (33 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.4%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	81 (96.4%)	3 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shoemakersville borough are Production (76 | 9.0%), Transportation (57 | 6.7%), and Material Moving (47 | 5.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	50 (65.8%)	26 (34.2%)
Transportation	51 (89.5%)	6 (10.5%)
Material Moving	35 (74.5%)	12 (25.5%)
Total (Category)	136 (75.6%)	44 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

Employment Industries in Shoemakersville borough

The major employment industries in Shoemakersville borough include Manufacturing (177 | 20.9%), Retail Trade (126 | 14.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 9.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (81 | 9.6%), and Administrative & Support (63 | 7.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

The Shoemakersville borough industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (90.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	142 (80.2%)	35 (19.8%)
Wholesale Trade	24 (85.7%)	4 (14.3%)
Retail Trade	41 (32.5%)	85 (67.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	73 (90.1%)	8 (9.9%)
Utilities	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	6 (37.5%)	10 (62.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	4 (57.1%)	3 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific	9 (23.7%)	29 (76.3%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	47 (74.6%)	16 (25.4%)
Educational Services	9 (23.7%)	29 (76.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	13 (15.9%)	69 (84.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	6 (11.3%)	47 (88.7%)
Public Administration	16 (59.3%)	11 (40.7%)
Total	469 (55.4%)	377 (44.6%)

Education in Shoemakersville borough

School Enrollment in Shoemakersville borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 300 students in Shoemakersville borough are high school (75 | 25.0%), middle school (73 | 24.3%), and elementary school (65 | 21.7%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	18	6.0%
Kindergarten	25	8.3%
Elementary School	65	21.7%
Middle School	73	24.3%
High School	75	25.0%
College / Undergraduate	38	12.7%
Graduate / Professional	6	2.0%
Total	300	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shoemakersville borough

Out of a total of 300 students who are enrolled in schools in Shoemakersville borough, 27 (9.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 273 (91.0%) 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 10 (55.6% 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 80 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	14 (82.4%)	3 (17.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	83 (96.5%)	3 (3.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	65 (97.0%)	2 (3.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	8 (44.4%)	10 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	10 (52.6%)	9 (47.4%)
35 Years and over	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	273 (91.0%)	27 (9.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shoemakersville borough

Business (49 | 35.5%), education (28 | 20.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (11 | 8.0%), engineering (8 | 5.8%), and science & technology (8 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 138 individuals in Shoemakersville borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	11	8.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	2	1.5%
Social Sciences	4	2.9%
Engineering	8	5.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies	3	2.2%
Science & Technology	8	5.8%
Business	49	35.5%
Education	28	20.3%
Literature & Languages	5	3.6%
Liberal Arts & History	5	3.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	7	5.1%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	8	5.8%
Total	138	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shoemakersville borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shoemakersville borough are males with 2 vehicles (178, accounting for 37.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (141, making up 48.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	77 (16.3%)	87 (23.5%)
2 Vehicles	178 (37.6%)	141 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles	86 (18.2%)	87 (23.5%)
4 Vehicles	76 (16.1%)	27 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	36 (7.6%)	28 (7.6%)
Total	473 (100.0%)	370 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shoemakersville borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shoemakersville borough are 30 to 34 minutes (163 commuters, 20.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (101 commuters, 12.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (100 commuters, 12.4%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	19	2.4%
5 to 9 Minutes	89	11.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	101	12.5%
15 to 19 Minutes	86	10.7%
20 to 24 Minutes	97	12.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	100	12.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	163	20.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	8	1.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	31	3.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	68	8.4%
60 to 89 Minutes	13	1.6%
90 or more Minutes	32	4.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

The most common commute times in Shoemakersville borough are 30 to 34 minutes (87 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (78 commuters, 21.9%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	10 (2.2%)	9 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes	43 (9.5%)	46 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes	23 (5.1%)	78 (21.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes	73 (16.2%)	13 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes	58 (12.9%)	39 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	48 (10.6%)	52 (14.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	87 (19.3%)	76 (21.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes	4 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes	3 (0.7%)	28 (7.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes	63 (14.0%)	5 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes	28 (6.2%)	4 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shoemakersville borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shoemakersville borough are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (93, 20.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (48, 13.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	47 (10.4%)	40 (11.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	67 (14.9%)	7 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	19 (4.2%)	28 (7.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	93 (20.6%)	47 (13.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	60 (13.3%)	38 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	55 (12.2%)	48 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	23 (5.1%)	37 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	26 (5.8%)	10 (2.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	4 (0.9%)	30 (8.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	15 (3.3%)	33 (9.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	32 (7.1%)	23 (6.5%)
Total	451 (100.0%)	356 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shoemakersville borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Shoemakersville borough

Of the total 622 dwellings in Shoemakersville borough, owner-occupied units account for 414 (66.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 208 (33.4%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	414	66.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	208	33.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units	622	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shoemakersville borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	188	30.2%
2-Person Household	237	38.1%
3-Person Household	99	15.9%
4+ Person Household	98	15.8%
Total Housing Units	622	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shoemakersville borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	102 (54.3%)	86 (45.7%)
2-Person Household	154 (65.0%)	83 (35.0%)
3-Person Household	69 (69.7%)	30 (30.3%)
4+ Person Household	89 (90.8%)	9 (9.2%)
Total Housing Units	414 (66.6%)	208 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shoemakersville borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	24 (53.3%)	21 (46.7%)
High School Diploma	238 (76.3%)	74 (23.7%)
College/Associate Degree	95 (54.6%)	79 (45.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	57 (62.6%)	34 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shoemakersville borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	121	19.5%
35 to 44 Years	91	14.6%
45 to 54 Years	127	20.4%
55 to 64 Years	133	21.4%
65 to 74 Years	77	12.4%
75 to 84 Years	51	8.2%
85 Years and Over	22	3.5%
Total	622	100.0%

Housing Finances in Shoemakersville borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Shoemakersville borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	414 (66.6%)	$85,192
Renter-Occupied	208 (33.4%)	$48,000
Average	622 (100.0%)	$70,833

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shoemakersville borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	3 (0.7%)	2 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999	11 (2.7%)	15 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999	10 (2.4%)	19 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999	36 (8.7%)	7 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	25 (6.0%)	34 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	97 (23.4%)	49 (23.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	68 (16.4%)	19 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	105 (25.4%)	24 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more	59 (14.2%)	4 (1.9%)
Total	414 (100.0%)	208 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shoemakersville borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	17 (4.1%)	7 (3.4%)
$500 to $799	77 (18.6%)	29 (13.9%)
$800 to $999	59 (14.2%)	74 (35.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	111 (26.8%)	92 (44.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999	82 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	52 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	414 (100.0%)	208 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shoemakersville borough

Housing Structures in Shoemakersville borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	384	61.7%
Single Unit, Attached	141	22.7%
2 Unit Apartments	20	3.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	25	4.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	13	2.1%
10 or more Apartments	39	6.3%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	622	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shoemakersville borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	337 (87.8%)	47 (12.2%)
Single Unit, Attached	75 (53.2%)	66 (46.8%)
2 Unit Apartments	2 (10.0%)	18 (90.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	39 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	414 (66.6%)	208 (33.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shoemakersville borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms	9 (2.2%)	14 (6.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	102 (24.6%)	147 (70.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	162 (39.1%)	36 (17.3%)
8 or more Rooms	141 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	414 (100.0%)	208 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shoemakersville borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	80 (19.3%)	27 (13.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	12 (2.9%)	12 (5.8%)
Electricity	44 (10.6%)	122 (58.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	263 (63.5%)	44 (21.1%)
Coal or Coke	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	5 (1.2%)	3 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	414 (100.0%)	208 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shoemakersville borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	5 (1.2%)	22 (10.6%)
1 Vehicle	118 (28.5%)	100 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles	170 (41.1%)	63 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	121 (29.2%)	23 (11.1%)
Total	414 (100.0%)	208 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shoemakersville borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shoemakersville borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	144	270
Median Property Value	$150,000	$167,400
Median Household Income	$63,500	$46
Monthly Housing Costs	$679	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,737	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shoemakersville borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	23 (16.0%)	8 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	121 (84.0%)	247 (91.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	144 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shoemakersville borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999	11 (7.6%)	3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999	24 (16.7%)	10 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	16 (11.1%)	12 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	61 (42.4%)	9 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	7 (4.9%)	36 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	12 (8.3%)	61 (22.6%)
$150,000 or more	13 (9.0%)	93 (34.4%)
Total	144 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shoemakersville borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	57 (39.6%)	105,714 (39,153.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x	28 (19.4%)	173 (64.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x	21 (14.6%)	53 (19.6%)
4.0x or more	38 (26.4%)	12 (4.4%)
Total	144 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shoemakersville borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	134 (93.1%)	19 (7.0%)
Total	144 (100.0%)	270 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shoemakersville borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shoemakersville borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	218 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	172 (94.5%)	10 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years	138 (97.9%)	3 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years	228 (93.8%)	15 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years	197 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	126 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	90 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,395 (98.0%)	28 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shoemakersville borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	218 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shoemakersville borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	154 (98.1%)	3 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999	156 (95.7%)	7 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	342 (98.8%)	4 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	214 (99.1%)	2 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over	529 (97.8%)	12 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shoemakersville borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	45 (57.7%)	39 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years	107 (49.1%)	150 (68.8%)
19 to 25 Years	10 (6.8%)	141 (95.3%)
25 to 34 Years	55 (30.2%)	120 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years	51 (36.2%)	94 (66.7%)
45 to 54 Years	18 (7.4%)	213 (87.6%)
55 to 64 Years	29 (14.7%)	175 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years	122 (96.8%)	60 (47.6%)
75 Years and over	90 (100.0%)	71 (78.9%)
Total	527 (37.0%)	1,063 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shoemakersville borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	9 (6.3%)	3 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years	18 (5.8%)	24 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years	4 (7.1%)	27 (38.6%)
75 Years and over	13 (40.6%)	31 (53.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shoemakersville borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shoemakersville 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%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (9.4%)	16 (27.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shoemakersville 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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.4%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

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

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	9 (6.3%)	3 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (2.3%)	16 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years	1 (1.8%)	14 (20.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (9.4%)	6 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shoemakersville 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%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	10 (3.2%)	19 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years	3 (5.4%)	10 (14.3%)
75 Years and over	10 (31.2%)	21 (36.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

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

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)

Technology Access in Shoemakersville borough

Computing Device Access in Shoemakersville borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	485	78.0%
Smartphone	522	83.9%
Tablet	353	56.8%
No Computing Device	49	7.9%
Total	622	100.0%

Internet Access in Shoemakersville borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	4	0.6%
Broadband Home	456	73.3%
Cellular Data Only	93	14.9%
Satellite Internet	25	4.0%
No Internet	63	10.1%
Total	622	100.0%

Shoemakersville borough Summary

Shoemakersville Borough is a small borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Schuylkill River Valley, approximately 10 miles northwest of Reading. The borough was incorporated in 1876 and has a population of 1,717 as of the 2010 census.

History

Shoemakersville was founded in 1750 by a group of German settlers led by Jacob Shoemaker. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of natural resources, including the Schuylkill River and its tributaries, which provided a source of power for the early industries. The first industry in the area was a grist mill, which was built in 1753. This was followed by a sawmill, a tannery, and a distillery.

The town was officially incorporated in 1876 and was named after its founder, Jacob Shoemaker. The town grew steadily throughout the 19th century, with the population reaching 1,000 by 1900. The town was home to a variety of industries, including a brickyard, a cigar factory, and a furniture factory.

Geography

Shoemakersville is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, approximately 10 miles northwest of Reading. The borough is situated in the Schuylkill River Valley, which is part of the Appalachian Mountains. The borough is bordered by Perry Township to the north, Tilden Township to the east, and Perry Township to the south. The borough covers an area of 0.8 square miles and has a population of 1,717 as of the 2010 census.

The borough is located in a rural area and is surrounded by farmland. The Schuylkill River runs through the borough and is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The borough is also home to several parks, including Shoemakersville Park, which features a playground, picnic area, and walking trails.

Economy

The economy of Shoemakersville is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The borough is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The borough is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a brickyard, and a cigar factory.

The borough is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The borough is served by the Reading Area Community College, which offers a variety of educational and training programs.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shoemakersville was 1,717. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

The median household income in the borough was $45,938, and the median family income was $51,250. The per capita income was $20,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shoemakersville borough?

Total Population of Shoemakersville borough is 1,427.

What is the Total Male Population of Shoemakersville borough?

Total Male Population of Shoemakersville borough is 753.

What is the Total Female Population of Shoemakersville borough?

Total Female Population of Shoemakersville borough is 674.

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

There are 111.72 Males per 100 Females in Shoemakersville borough.

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

There are 89.51 Females per 100 Males in Shoemakersville borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Shoemakersville borough?

Median Population Age in Shoemakersville borough is 39.9 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Shoemakersville borough

Average Family Size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.8 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Shoemakersville borough

Average Household Size in Shoemakersville borough is 2.3 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Shoemakersville borough?

Per Capita income in Shoemakersville borough is $35,308.

What is the Median Family Income in Shoemakersville borough?

Median Family Income in Shoemakersville borough is $86,923.

What is the Median Household income in Shoemakersville borough?

Median Household Income in Shoemakersville borough is $70,833.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Shoemakersville borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Shoemakersville borough is 35.3%.

Women in Shoemakersville borough earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shoemakersville borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Shoemakersville borough is 0.36.

How Large is the Labor Force in Shoemakersville borough?

There are 893 People in the Labor Forcein in Shoemakersville borough.

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

75.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Shoemakersville borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Shoemakersville borough?

Unemployment Rate in Shoemakersville borough is 4.7%.