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Northumberland County

Population in July 2007: 1,384.
Males: 658  (47.6%)
Females: 726  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 17866.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,078 (it was $23,173 in 2000)
Marshallton:  $27,078
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,856
Marshallton:  $15,856
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $45,696 (it was $35,700 in 2000)
Marshallton:  $45,696
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

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Races in Marshallton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Marshallton: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Polish (35.2%), German (18.7%), Irish (12.4%), Dutch (11.5%), Italian (11.4%), Ukrainian (6.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 0.87 square miles.

Population density: 1586 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Marshallton

  • High school or higher: 68.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marshallton CDP

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

22 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.5%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Marshallton:  1.0% ($343)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reading, PA (44.6 miles , pop. 81,207).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (91.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Shamokin, PA (0.9 miles ), Fairview-Ferndale, PA (1.4 miles ), Edgewood, PA (1.4 miles ), Kulpmont borough, PA (1.8 miles ), Marion Heights borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Elysburg, PA (2.3 miles ), Mount Carmel borough, PA (2.6 miles ), Trevorton, PA (2.7 miles ).

Latitude: 40.79 N, Longitude: 76.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (13%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Furniture and related products (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Apparel (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (4%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)



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Marshallton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Marshallton place center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1970, a category 3 tornado 29.6 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Marshallton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 41.2 miles away from Marshallton center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 76.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from Marshallton center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 58.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marshallton:
  • SHAMOKIN AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; COAL TOWNSHIP, PA)
  • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; DANVILLE, PA)
  • PENN STATE - GEISINGER REHAB HOSP (about 13 miles; DANVILLE, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marshallton:
  • BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 17 miles; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,880)
  • BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; LEWISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 3,534)
  • HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-HARRISBURG (about 38 miles; HARRISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 4,653)
  • PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 40 miles; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; NANTICOKE, PA; FT enrollment: 3,582)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN ST HARRISBURG (about 43 miles; MIDDLETOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE BERKS (about 44 miles; READING, PA; FT enrollment: 2,003)

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Average household size:
This place:  2.2 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  60.0%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  8.3%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  14.6%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marshallton, PA


16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Marshallton compared to Pennsylvania state average:

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Northumberland County Pennsylvania:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (55%)
  • Coal or coke (17%)
  • Utility gas (14%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)


Religion statistics for Marshallton

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of Christ The Wesleyan Church
Adherents36.5%19.9%14.5%8.6%8.1%
Congregations7.7%20.5%20.5%14.7%3.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents2.5%1.5%1.1%1.0%6.5%
Congregations5.8%1.9%1.9%1.3%21.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,316 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.35%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($164 average AGI)
Northumberland County:  0.05%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, PA  0.68% ($30,529 average AGI)
from Snyder County, PA  0.49% ($28,565)
from Lycoming County, PA  0.39% ($28,164)


4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,638 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.98%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($296 average AGI)
Northumberland County:  0.06%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, PA  0.76% ($29,919 average AGI)
to Snyder County, PA  0.55% ($33,472)
to Lycoming County, PA  0.32% ($29,184)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marshallton:
  • WISL (1480 AM; 1 kW; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: BASIC LICENSING, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPPA (1360 AM; 5 kW; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKK (1200 AM; 10 kW; HUGHESVILLE, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPGM (1570 AM; 3 kW; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WHP (580 AM; 5 kW; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marshallton:
  • WBLJ-FM (95.3 FM; SHAMOKIN, PA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPI (99.7 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, PA; Owner: H & P COMMUNICATIONS, LTD)
  • WQKX (94.1 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGH (107.3 FM; NORTHUMBERLAND, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFYY (106.5 FM; BLOOMSBURG, PA; Owner: RADIO FRIENDZ, INC.)
  • W299AF (107.7 FM; CATAWISSA, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPGM-FM (96.7 FM; DANVILLE, PA; Owner: MONTROSE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLGL (92.3 FM; RIVERSIDE, PA; Owner: SUNAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLY-FM (100.9 FM; MILTON, PA; Owner: MILTON-LEWISBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQSU (88.9 FM; SELINSGROVE, PA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY)
  • WAVT-FM (101.9 FM; POTTSVILLE, PA; Owner: POTTSVILLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WITF-FM (89.5 FM; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)
  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRVH (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • W220BE (91.9 FM; ST. CLAIR, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZXR (99.3 FM; SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WBZD-FM (93.3 FM; MUNCY, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WILQ (105.1 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Owner: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SABRECOM, INC.)
  • W289AI (105.7 FM; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENN. EDUC. TV ASSOC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marshallton:
  • WLYH-TV (Channel 15; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WITF-TV (Channel 33; HARRISBURG, PA; Owner: WITF, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • St Police Sta Rt 162, Type: Mast, Structure height: 55 m, Call Sign: KXH315
    Assigned Frequencies : 42.6000 MHz, 154.755 MHz, 155.505 MHz, 155.580 MHz, 155.445 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/30/2003, Expiration Date: 09/30/2013
    Registrant: Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Of, 7820 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17112-3763, Phone: (717) 540-5057, Fax: (717) 540-5030, Email:


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