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New Jerusalem

Pennsylvania · 645 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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New Jerusalem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $294,700. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
645
+2%since 2023
from 631 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
355 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 347 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3305016728431K201020202024New Jerusalem
2024645
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,214
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,038
+3%since 2023
from $53,578 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−2%since 2023
from 0.407 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $271,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(577)
Black8.4%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(582)
Black9.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.2%(143)
Diversity Score
22
+13%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+113%since 2023
from 18.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
45.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania has about 645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania earns about $102,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $294,700.

How educated are people in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

About 1.1% of people in New Jerusalem, 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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