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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hanover

Pennsylvania · 14,399 residents · 3.696 sq mi
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Hanover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,200. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,399
−1%vs 2000
vs 14,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,896 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Hanover
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,947
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,536 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,856
−32%vs 2000
vs $20,516 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $496 in 2000
US average: $450
55.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.5% in 2000
44.9% rent
2.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,912)
Black0.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(298)
Asian0.9%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(1,217)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(14,267)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1%(140)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0.5%(73)
Diversity Score4.6%(665)
5
−45%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

Hanover, Pennsylvania has about 14,399 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hanover, Pennsylvania earns about $24,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hanover, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Hanover, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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