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Hummelstown

Pennsylvania · 4,538 residents · 1.242 sq mi
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Hummelstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
4,538
+4%since 2000
from 4,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,654 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hummelstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,325
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,191
+36%since 2000
from $21,394 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,200)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(66)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(311)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,224)
Black1.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(137)
Asian1.4%(63)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score13.6%(618)
Diversity Score
14
+91%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania?

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania has about 4,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania earns about $58,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hummelstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $153,300, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hummelstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 557 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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