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 $77,076 with a poverty rate of 47.03%. The median age in Sheppton is 40.2 years: 13.5 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheppton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 93.71% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 162 | 2.88 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 52 | 0 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 47 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 44 | 5.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 2.47 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.73
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 9.63% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 20.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 24.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 7.64% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 23.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 39 | 12.96% |
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 | 236 | 218 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 49 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,519 | $0 | $39,519 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $83,438 | $137,778 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,000 | $60,313 | $0 |
| Some College | $61,875 | $60,938 | $0 |
$60,000
Average Earnings
$60,313
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.74% of Sheppton residents speak only English, while 14.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 398 | 211 | 53.02% |
| Black | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 5 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 5 | 4 | 80% |
47.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.38%
Male Poverty Rate
34.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheppton is Multiple, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheppton is Hispanic, with 7.35% 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 1.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 46.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 44.9% |
| High School | 5.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,333 | $86,313 |
| Households | $63,864 | $77,076 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $55,615 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.3%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
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 |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
71.49%
Born in Sheppton
88.89%
Native Born
11.11%
Foreign Born
7.97%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
88.89% of Sheppton residents were born in the United States, with 71.49% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |