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CITY · 2010 ACS

Jessup

Pennsylvania · 4,676 residents · 6.737 sq mi
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Jessup has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $113,600. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
4,676
−1%since 2000
from 4,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Jessup
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,434
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,201 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,973
+39%since 2000
from $17,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$113,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,650)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,482)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(89)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other3.7%(175)
Diversity Score15.4%(720)
Diversity Score
15
+644%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jessup, Pennsylvania?

Jessup, Pennsylvania has about 4,676 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jessup, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jessup, Pennsylvania earns about $42,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jessup, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jessup, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Jessup, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jessup, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jessup, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of people in Jessup, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jessup, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jessup, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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