Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Shamokin: city in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
About
Shamokin is a city located in the county of Northumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,407 and a population density of 2,900 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,367 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Shamokin
| Population | 2,367 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Postal code | 17872 |
| Area | 0.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7890,-76.5589 |
| Altitude | 2,625 feet / 800 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:47:11 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,852 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shamokin is located at 40°47'20"N 76°33'32"W (40.7889700, -76.5588500).
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Official website of Shamokin
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Shamokin decreased by 1.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,441 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,440 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,434 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,424 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,408 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,397 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,390 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,378 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,374 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,367 | -0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Shamokin (24)
People born in Shamokin, including cardiac surgeon and professor of cardiovascular surgery Claude Beck, basketball player John Barr, United States Navy sailor and Navy Cross recipient Albert A. Francovich, .
More notable people
- Bud Weiser (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 08/01/1891
- Dan Reeder (American football player) he was born in 18/03/1961
- Evan John Jones (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1872
- Frank Sheptock (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1963
- George Gilham (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 08/09/1899
- George Henry Cram (Union Army officer) he was born in 22/01/1838
- Harry Coveleski (American baseball player) he was born in 23/04/1886
- Herbert G. Hopwood (American admiral) he was born in 23/11/1898
- Holden C. Richardson (American test pilot) he was born in 07/12/1878
- Joseph P. Bradley, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 27/11/1926
- Michael Luchkovich (Canadian politician) he was born in 13/11/1892
- Paul C. Ney, Jr. (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Thomas I. Vanaskie (United States federal judge) he was born in 11/11/1953
- William I. Troutman (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1905
- Jake Daubert (Major League Baseball first baseman) he was born in 07/04/1884
- Rinso Marquette (college basketball coach and university administrator) he was born in 03/10/1924
- Shirley Chater (American nurse and government official) she was born in 30/07/1932
- Joseph Walter Fulton (American bird impressionist and baritone) he was born in 22/07/1876
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shamokin, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443377 | Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury | Sunbury (PA) | 17801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shamokin, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Shamokin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Post Office | Shamokin (PA) | 17872 |
Other cities in Northumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 9,322 | City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Northumberland | 3,570 | Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kulpmont | 2,735 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Watsontown | 2,243 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg | 2,194 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Trevorton | 1,834 | Census designated place |
| Marshallton | 1,441 | Census designated place |
| Atlas | 809 | Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Turbotville | 662 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Marion Heights | 573 | Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| West Cameron | 522 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Hamilton | 479 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Herndon | 299 | Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| McEwensville | 273 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Reed | 240 | Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Burnside | 220 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Shamokin distances to largest Pennsylvania cities