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Hershey

Pennsylvania · 14,257 residents · 14.298 sq mi
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Hershey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,257
+12%since 2000
from 12,771 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
997 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−16%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Hershey
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,162
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,387
+24%since 2000
from $28,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+20%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(11,512)
Black2.1%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(198)
Asian4.9%(620)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(2,576)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,615)
Black6.1%(874)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(485)
Asian6.6%(943)
Other0.8%(116)
Diversity Score38.2%(5,439)
Diversity Score
38
+89%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

Hershey, Pennsylvania has about 14,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hershey, Pennsylvania earns about $58,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hershey, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $233,700, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hershey, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of people in Hershey, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hershey, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hershey, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,397 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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