North Central PA Times

Of the 7,051 people residing in Shamokin, PA in 2019, the median age was 42, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Central PA Times.

The largest number of people were in the 45 to 54 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	440	6.2
5 to 9 years old	481	6.8
10 to 14 years old	350	5
15 to 19 years old	522	7.4
20 to 24 years old	280	4
25 to 34 years old	795	11.3
35 to 44 years old	876	12.4
45 to 54 years old	1,024	14.5
55 to 64 years old	833	11.8
65 to 74 years old	828	11.7
75 to 84 years old	418	5.9
85 and older years old	204	2.9

Source: US Census Bureau