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Hershey

County:
Dauphin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
14.298
State:
Pennsylvania

Hershey is a CDP located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Hershey has a 2026 population of 14,352. Hershey is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Hershey is $78,587 with a poverty rate of 17.64%. The median age in Hershey is 38.6 years: 33.7 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males.

14.4K
Total Population
1,004
Density (mi²)
6 0.04%
Growth

Hershey Population

Hershey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,35260.04%
202514,34660.04%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 33.7 years

Hershey Adults

There are 11,832 adults, (3,017 of whom are seniors) in Hershey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,458 (52.4%)
Male: 6,784 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hershey includes 69.61% White, 8.62% Asian, 6.82% other race, 5.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,91469.61%
Two or more races1,2808.99%
Asian1,2278.62%
Other race9726.82%
Black or African American8445.93%
Native American50.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7925.56%
Other race6274.4%
White3682.58%
Black or African American360.25%
Asian110.08%
Native American50.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,54667.03%
Asian1,2168.54%
Black or African American8085.67%
Two or more races4883.43%
Other race3452.42%

Hershey Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hershey 's average per capita income is $49,589. Household income levels show a median of $78,587. The poverty rate stands at 17.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$131,875-
Families$118,423$162,372
Households$78,587$119,148
Non Families$49,478$55,222

$49,589

Average Income

$78,587

Median Household Income

17.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)