Snow Shoe, PA

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2023 Population

679

4.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.6

14.4% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.2%

49.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$78,571

11.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$164,200

20.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

329

3.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Snow Shoe, PA had a population of 679 people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $78,571. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Snow Shoe, PA declined from 714 to 679, a −4.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,250 to $78,571, a 11.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Snow Shoe, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.295%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Snow Shoe, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Snow Shoe, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Snow Shoe, PA was $164,200, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

Most people in Snow Shoe, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Snow Shoe, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Snow Shoe, PA is home to a population of 679 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.18% of Snow Shoe, PA residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

In 2023, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (640 people) in Snow Shoe, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 8 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Snow Shoe, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Snow Shoe, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Snow Shoe, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Snow Shoe, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
640 ± 110
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
29 ± 22.1
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 13

0.295%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.295% of the people in Snow Shoe, PA are hispanic (2 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Snow Shoe, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8 people

1.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

As of 2023, 1.18% of Snow Shoe, PA residents (8 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Snow Shoe, PA was 1.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Snow Shoe, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 25
Vietnam
25 ± 22
Gulf War (2001-)
13 ± 22

Snow Shoe, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Snow Shoe, PA employs 329 people. The largest industries in Snow Shoe, PA are Educational Services (49 people), Manufacturing (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (48 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,750), Public Administration ($62,778), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,333).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

329

2023 Value

± 75

−3.52%

1 Year decline

± 32.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Snow Shoe, PA declined at a rate of −3.52%, from 341 employees to 329 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Snow Shoe, PA, are Management Occupations (51 people), Material Moving Occupations (42 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Snow Shoe, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

329

2023 Value

± 75

−3.52%

1 Year decline

± 32.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Snow Shoe, PA declined at a rate of −3.52%, from 341 employees to 329 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Snow Shoe, PA, are Educational Services (49 people), Manufacturing (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (48 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Snow Shoe, PA, though some of these residents may live in Snow Shoe, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,639

Median earning men ± $4,039

$41,250

Median earning women ± $7,393

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,500), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,643), Manufacturing ($48,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Snow Shoe, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Snow Shoe, PA was $164,200 in 2023, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $135,900 to $164,200, a 20.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Snow Shoe, PA is 81%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Snow Shoe, PA have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Snow Shoe, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$164,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$28,447

$217

Median Property Taxes

±$43

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Snow Shoe, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Snow Shoe, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81%

Homeownership

2023

55.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81% of the housing units in Snow Shoe, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Snow Shoe, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Snow Shoe, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,571

Median Household Income

± $13,914

268

Number of Households

± 51

In 2023, the median household income of the 268 households in Snow Shoe, PA grew to $78,571 from the previous year's value of $70,250.

The following chart displays the households in Snow Shoe, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Snow Shoe, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87.5%)
Carpooled (6.9%)
Worked At Home (5.33%)

In 2023, 87.5% of workers in Snow Shoe, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.9%) and those who worked at home (5.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Snow Shoe, PA have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Snow Shoe, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Snow Shoe, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Snow Shoe, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Snow Shoe, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Snow Shoe, PA (42 out of 677 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Snow Shoe, PA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Snow Shoe, PA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 0.147% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Centre County, PA see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.19% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1750 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 429 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Centre County, PA.

1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Centre County, PA

Primary care physicians in Centre County, PA see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 5.19% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Centre County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.86%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

19.7%

Non-Group

0.147%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Snow Shoe, PA declined by 21.1% from 6.16% to 4.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Snow Shoe, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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