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Jersey Shore

Pennsylvania · 4,166 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Jersey Shore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,336. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,166
−7%since 2000
from 4,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,598 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Jersey Shore
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,336
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,108
+44%since 2000
from $15,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,421)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,933)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(249)
Diversity Score
6
+206%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania has about 4,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania earns about $49,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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