Castle Shannon is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Castle Shannon has a 2024 population of 8,038. Castle Shannon is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,290 in 2020.
The average household income in Castle Shannon is $81,574 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median age in Castle Shannon is 41.9 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castle Shannon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,061 | 85.72% |
| Two or more races | 493 | 5.99% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 225 | 2.73% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,755 | 2.19 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 2,000 | 1.2 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Married | 1,336 | 3.14 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 291 | 3.54 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Male | 128 | 4.66 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 812 | 12.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,666 | 26.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 9.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,832 | 29.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 952 | 15.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,538 | 5,372 | 1,932 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 235 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 221 | 206 |
| Black | 164 | 108 | 22 |
| Asian | 157 | 114 | 68 |
| Other Race | 49 | 48 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 99.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 92.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,560 | $78,561 | $50,596 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,672 | $64,375 | $59,063 |
| High School Graduate | $42,097 | $56,481 | $26,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,422 | $60,821 | $42,043 |
| Some College | $48,580 | $61,341 | $36,667 |
$50,422
Average Earnings
$60,821
Average Male
$42,043
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.51% of Castle Shannon residents speak only English, while 7.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,973 | 591 | 8.48% |
| Multiple | 493 | 44 | 8.92% |
| Black | 391 | 28 | 7.16% |
| Other | 67 | 19 | 28.36% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 10 | 3.7% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.31%
Male Poverty Rate
9.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castle Shannon is Other, with 28.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castle Shannon is Hispanic, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.13% |
| Some College | 11.62% |
| High School | 10.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.8% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,408 | $101,343 |
| Households | $62,426 | $81,574 |
| Married Families | $104,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,581 | $59,273 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
536
Number of Veterans
476
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 7.83% |
| Black | 72 | 25.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.92%
Born in Castle Shannon
92.72%
Native Born
7.28%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
4.1%
Naturalized
92.72% of Castle Shannon residents were born in the United States, with 81.92% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,723 | -63 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 7,786 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 7,849 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 7,912 | -63 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 7,975 | -63 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 8,038 | -63 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 8,101 | -86 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 8,187 | -118 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 8,305 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 8,290 | 74 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 8,216 | -42 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 8,258 | 98 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 8,160 | -65 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 8,225 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 8,220 | -61 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 8,281 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,314 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 8,321 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 8,324 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 8,317 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,556 | -579 | -6.34% |
| 1990 | 9,135 | -1,029 | -10.12% |
| 1980 | 10,164 | -1,872 | -15.55% |
| 1970 | 12,036 | 200 | 1.69% |
| 1960 | 11,836 | 6,377 | 116.82% |
| 1950 | 5,459 | 1,489 | 37.51% |
| 1940 | 3,970 | 160 | 4.2% |
| 1930 | 3,810 | -3,913 | -50.67% |