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Hershey

Pennsylvania · 13,858 residents · 14.298 sq mi
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Hershey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $248,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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
13,858
+9%since 2000
from 12,771 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
969 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Hershey
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,948
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,108
+58%since 2000
from $28,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
49.3% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(9,930)
Black5.6%(772)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,547)
Asian7.6%(1,057)
Other6.8%(941)
Diversity Score61.2%(8,482)
Diversity Score
61
+203%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

Hershey, Pennsylvania has about 13,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hershey, Pennsylvania earns about $61,948 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 $248,700, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Hershey, Pennsylvania?

About 49.5% 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 8.1% 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 1,998 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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