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Schaefferstown

Pennsylvania · 941 residents · 2.694 sq mi
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Schaefferstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
−4%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
349 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6107548981K1K2000201020202024Schaefferstown
2024942
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,080
Unchangedsince 2000
from $29,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing17.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+53%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(975)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(898)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2%(19)
Diversity Score12.2%(115)
Diversity Score
12
+505%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has about 941 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania earns about $48,958 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 $182,300.

How educated are people in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% 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 3.4% of people in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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