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Hellertown

Pennsylvania · 6,132 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Hellertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,132
+9%since 2000
from 5,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,674 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hellertown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,882
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,791
+63%since 2000
from $20,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,412)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(139)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(402)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(5,212)
Black1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(478)
Asian1.9%(114)
Other1.9%(118)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,796)
Diversity Score
29
+309%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hellertown, Pennsylvania?

Hellertown, Pennsylvania has about 6,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hellertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hellertown, Pennsylvania earns about $68,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hellertown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hellertown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $185,100, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Hellertown, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hellertown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hellertown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% of people in Hellertown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hellertown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hellertown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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