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Hegins

Pennsylvania · 798 residents · 1.995 sq mi
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Hegins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,032. Population has declined 13% since 2019. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $155,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
−13%since 2019
from 916 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
400 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 459 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+21%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267859441K1K201020202024Hegins
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,032
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,434
+17%since 2019
from $28,483 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+36.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $718 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+46%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(916)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−26%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Female
35.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

Hegins, Pennsylvania has about 798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hegins, Pennsylvania earns about $76,032 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 $155,700, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Hegins, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% 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 2.2% of people in Hegins, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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