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Shamokin, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland county, is 45 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 8,009.
In Shamokin, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Shamokin live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Shamokin features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Shamokin had a median family income of $30,038.
In Shamokin, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Shamokin without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Shamokin, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shamokin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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