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 280 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,637 feet / 499 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1745 (280 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:19:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.77% (2010-2020) |
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 ot Eat in Shamokin Dam
1 Hoss's Steak & Sea House
3134 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 El Torito Mexican Restaurant
3255 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bob Evans
3289 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 KFC
3079 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Burger King
2991 N Susquehanna Trail, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Shamokin Dam
1 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Shamokin Dam - Selinsgrove
3249 N Susquehanna Trail Building A, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Shamokin Dam (1)
American politician Ira T. Fiss was born in Shamokin Dam
Schools in Shamokin Dam
College & universities near Shamokin Dam, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212294 | Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam (PA) | 17876 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shamokin Dam, PA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
