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New Schaefferstown

Pennsylvania · 189 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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New Schaefferstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,500. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $358,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
189
−10%since 2023
from 210 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 203 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+3%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
120164209253297201020202024New Schaefferstown
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,321
−2%since 2023
from $38,009 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−6%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$358,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $331,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.2
+3%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score3.9%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+5%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% 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
66.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania earns about $69,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $358,300.

How educated are people in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

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

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