Shanksville, Pennsylvania
Shanksville: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Shanksville is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 237 and a population density of 464 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 211 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Shanksville
| Population : | 211 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 15501 |
| Area : | 0.51 km2 |
| Official name : | Shanksville |
| Altitude : | 2,231 feet / 680 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 12:29:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 413 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shanksville is located at 40°1'4"N 78°54'26"W (40.0178600, -78.9072500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shanksville decreased by 12.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 228 | -3.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 226 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 224 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 222 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 220 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 218 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 216 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 214 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 212 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 211 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Schools in Shanksville
College & universities near Shanksville, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457943 | Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset (PA) | 15501-4309 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shanksville, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Post offices near Shanksville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shanksvill Post Office | Shanksville (PA) | 15560 |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Somerset | 5,817 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Randolph | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Friedens | 1,523 | Census designated place |
| Huston | 1,352 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Davidsville | 1,130 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 985 | Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Paint | 930 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rockwood | 815 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
