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Schaefferstown

Pennsylvania · 984 residents · 2.694 sq mi
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Schaefferstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $105,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

984
+7%vs 2009
vs 921 in 2009
2000 – 2024
365 / sq mi
+7%vs 2009
vs 342 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
39.4
−32%vs 2009
vs 57.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
6107548981K1K2000201020202024Schaefferstown
2024942
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,542
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $58,171 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$29,176
−1%vs 2009
vs $29,595 in 2009
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $170,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$442
US average: $602
79.9%
−18.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.6% in 2009
20.1% rent
2.4
−17%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(867)
Black5.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(975)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2
−85%vs 2009
vs 14 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.6% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 82.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has about 984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania earns about $43,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of people in Schaefferstown, 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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