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Hegins

Pennsylvania · 812 residents · 1.995 sq mi
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Hegins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
812
+8%vs 2011
vs 754 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
407 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 378 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
−3%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267859441K1K201020202024Hegins
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,198 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,420
−22%vs 2011
vs $30,072 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $581 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−32.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.4% in 2011
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−13%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(35)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 27.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
55.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

Hegins, Pennsylvania has about 812 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hegins, Pennsylvania earns about $44,375 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 $100,600, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% 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 5.9% of people in Hegins, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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