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Jerseytown

Pennsylvania · 154 residents · 0.724 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
154
+3%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
213 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+1%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
681101511922342000201020202024Jerseytown
2024154
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−30%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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