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CITY · 2010 ACS

New Jerusalem

Pennsylvania · 649 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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New Jerusalem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,114. Population has declined 7% since 2011. Median home value is $263,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
649
−7%vs 2011
vs 700 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 385 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−23%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3305016728431K201020202024New Jerusalem
2024645
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,114
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,182 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,277
−1%vs 2011
vs $31,680 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.390 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $273,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+16%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(649)
Black2.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(33)
Diversity Score17.2%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(617)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(72)
Diversity Score
11
−35%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−19%vs 2011
vs 45.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.0% in 2011
Female
59.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania has about 649 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania earns about $65,114 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 $263,200.

How educated are people in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

About 37.3% 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 5.9% of people in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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