Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania
Shamokin Dam: borough in northeastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
About
Shamokin Dam is a city located in the county of Snyder in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,686 and a population density of 897 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,699 inhabitants.
The city was created 281 years ago in 1744.
Quick Facts about Shamokin Dam
| Population | 1,699 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Snyder County |
| Postal code | 17876 |
| Area | 1.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8487,-76.8197 |
| Altitude | 1,637 feet / 499 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1745 (281 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:38:11 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Shamokin Dam is located at 40°50'55"N 76°49'11"W (40.8487000, -76.8196900).
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Demographics
The population of Shamokin Dam increased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,686 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,692 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,687 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,690 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,693 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,698 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,712 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,729 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,706 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,699 | -0.41% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 110,198 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 98,837 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 113,540 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 98,850 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 77.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 4.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,653 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,382 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $511 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,037 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 39,770 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 260,184 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,953,261 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,357,269 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,304 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,119 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,126 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,997 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,782 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,568 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,176 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,471 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 872 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,430 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,605.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 61.57 |
Where to Eat in Shamokin Dam
1Hoss's Steak & Sea House
3134 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707433224 | Website available
2El Torito Mexican Restaurant
3255 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707438800 | Website available
3Bob Evans
3289 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707436029 | Website available
4KFC
3079 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707432822 | Website available
5Burger King
2991 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707437617 | Website available
Where to Stay in Shamokin Dam
1Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Shamokin Dam - Selinsgrove
3249 N Susquehanna Trail Building A, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States View details
Phone: +15707431111 | Website available
People born in Shamokin Dam (1)
American politician Ira T. Fiss was born in Shamokin Dam
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shamokin Dam, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212294 | Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shamokin Dam, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Shamokin Dam.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Dam Post Office | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
Other cities in Snyder County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Snyder County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove | 5,913 | Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| McClure | 919 | Borough in southwestern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeburg | 566 | Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Shamokin Dam distances to largest Pennsylvania cities