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Schaefferstown

Pennsylvania · 978 residents · 2.694 sq mi
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Schaefferstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,400. Households here earn about 35% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
978
−1%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
363 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6107548981K1K2000201020202024Schaefferstown
2024942
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,580
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,779
+16%since 2000
from $29,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(916)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(27)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(101)
Diversity Score
10
+412%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania has about 978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania earns about $85,580 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 $185,400.

How educated are people in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?

About 25.4% 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 13.7% of people in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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