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New Jerusalem

Pennsylvania · 598 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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New Jerusalem is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,323. Population has grown 41% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $245,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
598
+41%since 2019
from 424 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 233 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
−5%since 2019
from 47.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3305016728431K201020202024New Jerusalem
2024645
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,323
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,252
+21%since 2019
from $34,055 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
6.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(33)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 34.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
43.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania has about 598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania earns about $90,323 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 $245,000.

How educated are people in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% 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 0.0% of people in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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