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.Unlike some towns, Shavertown isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Shavertown are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Shavertown is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Shavertown who work in office and administrative support (13.16%), sales jobs (12.22%), and management occupations (10.23%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.65% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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 education level of Shavertown citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 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.
