Shavertown is a very small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,968 people and two associated neighborhoods, Shavertown is the 653rd largest community in Pennsylvania.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.65% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Shavertown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Shavertown’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small town, Shavertown doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Shavertown is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.99% of adults in Shavertown have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Shavertown in 2022 was $34,008, which is middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $136,032 for a family of four. However, Shavertown contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Shavertown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Shavertown residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Shavertown include Irish, Polish, German, English, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Shavertown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.