Sheppton is a CDP located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Sheppton has a 2024 population of 517. Sheppton is currently growing at a rate of 4.02% annually but its population has decreased by -14.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 602 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheppton is $64,914 with a poverty rate of 54.36%. The median age in Sheppton is 38.8 years: 13.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheppton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 98.39% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 2.94 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 63 | 0 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 55 | 5.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 48 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.03
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 10.26% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 19.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 28.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 10.26% |
| High School Graduate | 70 | 23.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 24 | 7.95% |
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 | 284 | 255 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,653 | $0 | $39,653 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,444 | $43,611 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,861 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Some College | $65,750 | $0 | $61,250 |
$44,861
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$61,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.19% of Sheppton residents speak only English, while 2.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 242 | 53.42% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 21 | 60% |
| Multiple | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
54.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
71.21%
Male Poverty Rate
43.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheppton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheppton is White, with 53.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 72.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 48.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.67% |
| High School | 19.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,083 | $69,738 |
| Households | $57,778 | $64,914 |
| Married Families | $103,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $51,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.3%
Labor Force Participation
34.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
77.51%
Born in Sheppton
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.8% of Sheppton residents were born in the United States, with 77.51% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 517 | 20 | 4.02% |
| 2023 | 497 | 20 | 4.19% |
| 2022 | 477 | -37 | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 514 | -88 | -14.62% |
| 2020 | 602 | 380 | 171.17% |
| 2019 | 222 | -14 | -5.93% |
| 2018 | 236 | 11 | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 225 | 27 | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 198 | 14 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 184 | 3 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 181 | 10 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 171 | -47 | -21.56% |
| 2012 | 218 | -24 | -9.92% |
| 2011 | 242 | 3 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 239 | 0 | 0% |