Shade township is located in Somerset County Pennsylvania. Shade township has a 2024 population of 2,377. Shade township is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,450 in 2020.
The average household income in Shade township is $77,113 with a poverty rate of 8.33%. The median age in Shade township is 47.6 years: 45.6 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shade township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,187 | 96.09% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 950 | 2.4 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 510 | 2.95 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.3 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 55 | 3.18 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 42 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 8.94% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 13.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 8.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 3.64% |
| High School Graduate | 891 | 50.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.97% |
| Some College | 239 | 13.61% |
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 | 1,702 | 1,539 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,333 | $0 | $73,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,690 | $47,083 | $23,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,444 | $36,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,313 | $49,875 | $32,317 |
| Some College | $48,447 | $55,625 | $46,429 |
$45,313
Average Earnings
$49,875
Average Male
$32,317
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.64% of Shade township residents speak only English, while 1.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,179 | 136 | 6.24% |
| Multiple | 78 | 53 | 67.95% |
8.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.53%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shade township is Multiple, with 67.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shade township is White, with 6.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.2% |
| Some College | 5.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 9.82% |
| Male Employed | 0.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,696 | $87,640 |
| Households | $64,375 | $77,113 |
| Married Families | $80,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,281 | $58,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
193
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 10.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
90.2%
Born in Shade township
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.52% of Shade township residents were born in the United States, with 90.2% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% 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 | 2,272 | -21 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 2,293 | -21 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 2,314 | -21 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,335 | -21 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 2,356 | -21 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 2,377 | -21 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 2,398 | -21 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 2,419 | -17 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,436 | -14 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,450 | -126 | -4.89% |
| 2019 | 2,576 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 2,597 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 2,611 | -18 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 2,629 | -30 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 2,659 | -31 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 2,690 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,710 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2,729 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,746 | -23 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 2,769 | 0 | 0% |