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28%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
3%
Household income NAT. AVG.
59%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexSheloctaPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$57,250$45,532$44,883
Median household income$79,052$80,478$81,333
Median income owner occupied$58,650$100,571$106,172
Median income renter occupied$105,970$46,621$52,080
Median earnings male$0$57,544$54,343
Median earnings female$57,157$39,017$38,439
Unemployment rate2.0%4.7%4.9%
Poverty level5.4%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Shelocta is 28% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Shelocta is 3% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Shelocta is 59% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Shelocta is 64% lower than the national average

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      $52,696 $79,052 $158,104
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      $53,646 $80,478 $160,956
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Shelocta median earnings by income bracket

      Shelocta employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry30.0%30.0%
      Manufacturing sector0.0%0.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services0.0%0.0%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.0%0.0%
      Education, health & social services0.0%0.0%
      Other50.0%50.0%

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      Ernest, PA587$91,02511.9%
      Shelocta, PA76$79,0522.8%

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      Source: The Shelocta, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.