Shiremanstown, PA

Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania

Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland county, is 36 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 65 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. Part of the surrounding Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Shiremanstown is home to some 1,521 residents.

The People and Families of Shiremanstown

In Shiremanstown, about 55% of adults are married. People in Shiremanstown have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shiremanstown had a median family income of $55,268. More so than most places, the people in Shiremanstown generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Shiremanstown are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Shiremanstown.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Shiremanstown.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the town can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Shiremanstown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Shiremanstown was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Shiremanstown, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Shiremanstown it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Shiremanstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Shiremanstown, PA

Comparing Shiremanstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Shiremanstown Almanac

Shiremanstown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shiremanstown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shiremanstown Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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