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New Schaefferstown

Pennsylvania · 213 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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New Schaefferstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+58%since 2019
from 135 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
205 / sq mi
+58%since 2019
from 130 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
−2%since 2019
from 47.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
120164209253297201020202024New Schaefferstown
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,083 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,113
−16%since 2019
from $40,761 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
10.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(9)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(31)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania earns about $66,250 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 $157,800.

How educated are people in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% 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 2.2% of people in New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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