Shade Gap borough, Pennsylvania
Shade Gap borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shade Gap borough is a geographic entity located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 78. The land area covers 0.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 78 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33 yrs | ±21.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 27 | ±12 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 35 | ±15 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 27 | ±12 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $101,300 | ±$14,044 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,583 | ±$29,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,393 | ±$7,441 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±19.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 31 | ±16 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±20.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF SHADE GAP
GUS Population: 77 (2024)
ID: 133558
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
PO BOX 119, SHADE GAP PA 17255-0119
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GUS Population: 43,359 (2024)
ID: 111848
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
223 PENN ST, 2ND FL, HUNTINGDON PA 16652
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Shade Gap | KG-05 | Shade Gap, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Waterfall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Waterfall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chambersburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lurgan, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mount Union, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mount Union, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
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College | 17.4 mi away | 1669 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-7834 |
41235910007901
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HUSTONTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 313 EAST PITT STREET, SUITE B, HUSTONTOWN, PA, 17229 |
(717) 987-3606
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Wilson College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-1285 |
7172644141
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FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 227 NORTH FIRST ST, MCCONNELLSBURG, PA, 17233 |
(717) 485-5327
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 20.0 mi away | 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257-2299 |
7174777447
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ST. THOMAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 30 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, ST. THOMAS, PA, 17252 |
(717) 369-4716
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Franklin County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 21.9 mi away | 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, 17202 |
7172635667
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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Juniata College
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652-2196 |
8146413000
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COYLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 102 NORTH MAIN STREET, CHAMBERSBURG, PA, 17201 |
(717) 263-1054
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RAYSTOWN LAKE 2, PA US, located 17.7 miles from Shade Gap borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.3° | 21.1° | 29.2° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 39.9° | 22.2° | 31.0° | 2.25" | — |
| March | 48.8° | 29.2° | 39.0° | 3.08" | — |
| April | 61.5° | 39.7° | 50.6° | 3.66" | — |
| May | 71.9° | 49.6° | 60.8° | 4.40" | — |
| June | 80.0° | 58.4° | 69.2° | 3.83" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 63.3° | 74.0° | 3.79" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 61.9° | 72.7° | 3.53" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 54.9° | 65.6° | 3.87" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 43.9° | 53.9° | 3.41" | — |
| November | 52.2° | 34.3° | 43.2° | 2.94" | — |
| December | 41.5° | 27.0° | 34.2° | 3.13" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shade Gap borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rockhill borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Orbisonia borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Three Springs borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
| Burnt Cabins CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Saltillo borough | Borough | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206169456. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.