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Heckscherville

Pennsylvania · 196 residents · 0.332 sq mi
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Heckscherville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,047. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 120 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
+158%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
590 / sq mi
+158%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−24%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
521241952673392000201020202024Heckscherville
2024279
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,047
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,893
+7%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
1.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+37%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(15)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania?

Heckscherville, Pennsylvania has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania earns about $53,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heckscherville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Heckscherville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $53,800.

How educated are people in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% of people in Heckscherville, 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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