Borough · Pennsylvania
Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
Shrewsbury, borough, in York County, Pennsylvania. Shrewsbury had 4,014 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,848 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,878 (±27). GEOID 4270568.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,014
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,848 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,878 ±27
Median household income
$101,833
±$26,537 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$298,100
±$23,759 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,044
±$175 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Shrewsbury and what county is it in?
Shrewsbury is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 2,128 residents per square mile in 2020.
Shrewsbury is in the York-Hanover, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shrewsbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,014 people lived in Shrewsbury on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,848 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,878 (±27).
| Measure | Shrewsbury | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,878 ±27 | 462,924 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,728 ±113 | 181,583 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.14 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,772 ±122 | 189,857 | no clear change |
Shrewsbury's population since 2000
From 3,378 in 2000 to 4,014 in 2025: up 18.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shrewsbury as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shrewsbury?
The median resident of Shrewsbury is 51.9 years old; 16.4% are under 18 and 26.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 ±4.3 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.4% ±2.7 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.3% ±5.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±4.8 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±5.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.3% ±7.7 pts | 78.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±5.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±4.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±3.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±5.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±4.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.4% ±8.7 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7% ±4.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±8.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shrewsbury earn?
Half of Shrewsbury's 1,728 households earn less than $101,833 a year (±$26,537), against $84,829 in York County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $86,866 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,833 ±$26,537 | $84,829 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,462 ±$12,469 | $104,143 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,872 ±$5,889 | $41,601 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4% ±5.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% ±5.3 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9% ±5.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shrewsbury?
Owners occupy 80.3% of Shrewsbury's occupied homes and renters 19.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,100 by its owner (±$23,759). The median renter pays $1,044 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,100 ±$23,759 | $248,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,044 ±$175 | $1,193 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5% ±22.5 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,325 ±$181 | $1,765 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.3% ±6.1 pts | 76.3% | +13.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.7% ±6.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,772 ±122 | 189,857 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1% ±6.6 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±4.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3% ±4.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.7% ±6.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shrewsbury building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Shrewsbury in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 5.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shrewsbury work and get to work?
66.8% of Shrewsbury's workers drive alone and 21.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.2 minutes.
| Measure | Shrewsbury | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7% ±8.3 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±4.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±9.4 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±8.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.1% ±6.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.2 min ±3.1 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shrewsbury?
1 census tract lies mostly in Shrewsbury, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 238.24York County | 2,906 | $116,280 |
| Tract 238.23York County | 4,502 | $97,742 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shrewsbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Shrewsbury compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shrewsbury is the 5,500th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 257th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Shrewsbury ranks 399th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 257th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 162nd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 594th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 399th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 446th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 537th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 985th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,445th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 583rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 249th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,100th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 289th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 220th | 2,156 |
Shrewsbury's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Shrewsbury with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shrewsbury?
20 of the 57 figures for Shrewsbury on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shrewsbury are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Shrewsbury.