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Jerseytown

Pennsylvania · 154 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Jerseytown is home to 154 people in Pennsylvania. The median age is 46.8, about 8 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 15 minutes. The typical home is worth $195,600, having more than doubled since 2000.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

154
+3%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
2000 – 2024
213 / sq mi
−30%since 2009
from 304 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.8
+1%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.72 sq mi
Population, 20002024
681101511922342000201020202024Jerseytown
2024154
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.9%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.9%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.8%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5431.8%(49)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.8%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.5%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,835
+84%since 2000
from $20,538 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.413
+51%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$195,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
74.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.90 people
−32%since 2010
from 2.79 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
28.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German60.4%(93)
English36.4%(56)
Irish11.7%(18)
Scottish10.4%(16)
Welsh3.2%(5)
French1.9%(3)
Polish1.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
16.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−30%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
58.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
26.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
15.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
97.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
19.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
42.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2013
from 2.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(24)
Married38.3%(31)
Widowed8.6%(7)
Divorced23.5%(19)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(13)
Married45.5%(30)
Widowed27.3%(18)
Divorced7.6%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2013
from 2.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)50%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania?

Jerseytown, Pennsylvania has about 154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Jerseytown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jerseytown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $195,600.

How educated are people in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of people in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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