Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania had a total population of 702, the 1182nd largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,969, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Snow Shoe Quick Facts
How Snow Shoe Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 679 | 702 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $78,571 | $77,969 | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $164,200 | $178,200 | +8.5% |
How Snow Shoe Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Snow Shoe Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Centre County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | 38.1% | $437,800 |
| Park Forest Village | 8,624 | $79,120 | 21.5% | $389,600 |
| Bellefonte | 6,009 | $62,540 | 13.1% | $240,300 |
| Boalsburg | 4,582 | $100,958 | 11.3% | $413,000 |
| Pleasant Gap | 3,208 | $69,536 | 3.5% | $240,200 |
| Toftrees | 2,873 | $73,721 | 25.4% | $434,100 |
| Philipsburg | 2,748 | $47,794 | 12.5% | $148,700 |
| Stormstown | 2,532 | $146,875 | 1.0% | $440,800 |
| Lemont | 2,076 | $101,526 | 4.1% | $385,600 |
| Houserville | 2,000 | $119,303 | 2.8% | $378,600 |
Cities Similar to Snow Shoe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cokeburg | 684 | N/A | $162,500 | 24.3% | 8.3% |
| Port Trevorton | 687 | $79,083 | $184,600 | 11.6% | 23.0% |
| Lawrenceville | 707 | $72,708 | $130,600 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Fredericksburg (Crawford County) | 673 | N/A | $111,700 | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Slovan | 714 | $82,303 | N/A | 12.2% | 8.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 702, Snow Shoe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Snow Shoe is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Centre County. The total population is 702. It ranks as the 1182nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Snow Shoe is 43.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Snow Shoe is $77,969. This is about the same as the state median of $77,971. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $178,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Snow Shoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Snow Shoe has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.
Education
17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania?
Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania has a population of 702 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Snow Shoe, PA?
The median household income in Snow Shoe is $77,969, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Snow Shoe, PA?
The poverty rate in Snow Shoe is 6.5%. This means approximately 45 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania?
Snow Shoe's population is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Snow Shoe, PA?
The median home value in Snow Shoe is $178,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania?
17.4% of adults (25+) in Snow Shoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.