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Hanover

Pennsylvania · 15,289 residents · 3.696 sq mi
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Hanover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,289
+5%since 2000
from 14,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,137 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Hanover
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,257
+23%since 2000
from $20,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(13,631)
Black1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,121)
Asian1%(149)
Other0.7%(100)
Diversity Score23.2%(3,544)
Diversity Score
23
+177%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

Hanover, Pennsylvania has about 15,289 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hanover, Pennsylvania earns about $44,900 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 $165,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% 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 10.6% of people in Hanover, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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