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Hegins

Pennsylvania · 1,088 residents · 1.995 sq mi
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Hegins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $211,300. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,088
−1%since 2023
from 1,103 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 553 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−1%since 2023
from 32.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267859441K1K201020202024Hegins
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,994
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,829 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,083
+8%since 2023
from $41,005 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.164
−6%since 2023
from 0.175 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $209,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $800 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,088)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 24.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
Female
40.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

Hegins, Pennsylvania has about 1,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hegins, Pennsylvania earns about $93,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hegins, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hegins, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $211,300, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hegins, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Hegins, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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