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Jerseytown

Pennsylvania · 175 residents · 0.724 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% 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 $156,300. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
+17%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−20%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
681101511922342000201020202024Jerseytown
2024154
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,709
+6%since 2000
from $20,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(167)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+76%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−14%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania?

Jerseytown, Pennsylvania has about 175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Jerseytown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jerseytown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Jerseytown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% 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 21.4% 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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