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South Hanover township

County:
Dauphin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
11.181
State:
Pennsylvania

South Hanover township is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. South Hanover township has a 2026 population of 7,458. South Hanover township is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,212 in 2020.

The median household income in South Hanover township is $117,585 with a poverty rate of 6.41%. The median age in South Hanover township is 41.9 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.

7.5K
Total Population
667
Density (mi²)
45 0.61%
Growth

South Hanover township Population

South Hanover township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,458450.61%
20257,413450.61%
20247,368450.61%
20237,323270.37%
20227,296640.88%
20217,232200.28%
20207,21240.06%
20196,893270.39%
20186,866490.72%
20176,817731.08%
20166,744671%
20156,677550.83%
20146,622871.33%
20136,535530.82%
20126,4821221.92%
20116,3601121.79%
20106,270310.5%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 41.1 years

South Hanover township Adults

There are 5,544 adults, (1,249 of whom are seniors) in South Hanover township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,680 (50.5%)
Male: 3,609 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Hanover township includes 81.6% White, 4.83% Asian, 3.64% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,94881.6%
Two or more races5767.9%
Asian3524.83%
Other race2653.64%
Black or African American1482.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3064.2%
Other race2653.64%
White390.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,90981.07%
Asian3524.83%
Two or more races2703.7%
Black or African American1482.03%

South Hanover township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Hanover township 's average per capita income is $66,527. Household income levels show a median of $117,585. The poverty rate stands at 6.41%.

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$150,463-
Families$141,453$183,777
Households$117,585$155,445
Non Families$66,602$75,771

$66,527

Average Income

$117,585

Median Household Income

6.41%

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)