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West Hanover township

County:
Dauphin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
23.212
State:
Pennsylvania

West Hanover township is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. West Hanover township has a 2026 population of 11,734. West Hanover township is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 9.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,726 in 2020.

The median household income in West Hanover township is $89,183 with a poverty rate of 3.25%. The median age in West Hanover township is 49.6 years: 48.4 years for males, and 51.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

11.7K
Total Population
506
Density (mi²)
184 1.59%
Growth

West Hanover township Population

West Hanover township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,7341841.59%
202511,5501841.62%
202411,3661841.65%
202311,1821401.27%
202211,0421461.34%
202110,8961701.58%
202010,726300.28%
201910,711940.89%
201810,6171010.96%
201710,5164664.64%
201610,0502182.22%
20159,832450.46%
20149,7871471.52%
20139,640820.86%
20129,558900.95%
20119,4681251.34%
20109,386290.31%

Median Age

Overall: 49.6 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 48.4 years

West Hanover township Adults

There are 8,963 adults, (3,139 of whom are seniors) in West Hanover township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,787 (52.4%)
Male: 5,262 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hanover township includes 85.92% White, 5.23% Asian, 5.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,49385.92%
Asian5785.23%
Black or African American5625.09%
Two or more races3613.27%
Native American330.3%
Other race220.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1251.13%
Two or more races890.81%
Other race220.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,36884.79%
Asian5785.23%
Black or African American5625.09%
Two or more races2722.46%
Native American330.3%

West Hanover township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hanover township 's average per capita income is $64,935. Household income levels show a median of $89,183. The poverty rate stands at 3.25%.

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$130,956-
Families$118,248$143,444
Households$89,183$118,671
Non Families$66,379$67,881

$64,935

Average Income

$89,183

Median Household Income

3.25%

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)