Shamokin Dam
Borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Shamokin Dam is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, with 1,652 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monroe, 1.8 miles W.
- 1,652residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 895 / sq mipopulation density
- 17876ZIP code
About Shamokin Dam
Shamokin Dam is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,647 at the 2020 census.
"Shamokin" , or "Shahëmokink" in the Delaware language, and Schahamokink in another Algonquian language, means "place of eels." The borough name is also derived from a 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) dam that was built across the Susquehanna River in the 19th century. The dam supported steamboat ferries run by Ira T. Clement, which transported goods and people between Shamokin Dam and the city of Sunbury on the Northumberland County side of the river. These ferries operated from 1772 until the Bainbridge Street Bridge was built in 1907. The dam also provided water to the Susquehanna Division of the Pennsylvania Canal System, which was constructed on the western bank of the river. The dam was destroyed by ice in March 1904. Shamokin Dam is distinct from the city of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, which is located about 14 miles to the east in Northumberland County.
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Living in Shamokin Dam
- Median household income
- $69,063
- Median home value
- $197,200
- Median rent
- $926/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Shamokin Dam had 1,652 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Density | 895 per sq mi (346 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shamokin Dam at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Snyder County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,652 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8582° N, 76.8258° W |
| ZIP code | 17876 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4269616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shamokin Dam
- Monroe1.8 mi W
- Hummels Wharf2.1 mi SW
- Sunbury2.1 mi E
- Kapp Heights3.0 mi N
- Winfield3.1 mi NW
- Northumberland3.2 mi NE
- Kratzerville3.4 mi W
- Upper Augusta3.6 mi E
- Union4.2 mi NW
- Selinsgrove4.5 mi SW
- Penn5.1 mi SW
- Lower Augusta5.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Shamokin Dam
What county is Shamokin Dam in?
Shamokin Dam is in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Shamokin Dam, PA?
1,652 people lived in Shamokin Dam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shamokin Dam, PA?
The ZIP code of Shamokin Dam is 17876.
What is the elevation of Shamokin Dam?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shamokin Dam?
Monroe (1.8 mi), Hummels Wharf (2.1 mi), Sunbury (2.1 mi), Kapp Heights (3.0 mi), Winfield (3.1 mi).
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