Unified School District · PA
Shade-Central City School District
Shade-Central City School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 3,294. The median household income is $57,354 and the median age is 49.0.
3,294
Population
48
People / sq mi
$57,354
Median Income
49.0
Median Age
Shade-Central City School District covers 69 sq mi of land at 47.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,354
Median Household Income
$31,325
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$86,600
Median Home Value
$636
Median Rent
89.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.0%
High School+
13.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shade-Central City School District serves a community with a population of 3,294 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Shade-Central City School District is $57,354, with a per capita income of $31,325. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Shade-Central City School District is 98.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 70.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Shade-Central City School District, 90.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Shade-Central City School District is $86,600, with a median rent of $636. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.
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Data for Shade-Central City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4221180).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.