West Hanover, Pennsylvania Population 2024

11,326

West Hanover is a city located in Pennsylvania. West Hanover has a 2024 population of 11,326. West Hanover is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually and its population has increased by 5.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,727 in 2020.

The average household income in West Hanover is $134,544 with a poverty rate of 2.82%. The median age in West Hanover is 48.7 years: 48.4 years for males, and 51 years for females.

West Hanover Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hanover was:

  • White: 90.63%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Asian: 2.76%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.36%
  • Two or more races: 0.72%
  • Other race: 0.17%
  • Native American: 0.07%
Land Area (mi²)
23.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
487.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
5.58% (599)
The current population of West Hanover, Pennsylvania is 11,326 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 10,727.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,72990.63%
Black or African American4624.3%
Asian2962.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1461.36%
Two or more races770.72%
Other race180.17%
Native American70.07%

White

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

West Hanover Population by Race

West Hanover Population Pyramid 2024

West Hanover Median Age

48.7

Total

48.4

Male

51

Female

West Hanover Adults

There are 8,634 adults, (2,732 of whom are seniors) in West Hanover.

West Hanover Age Dependency

81.9

Age Dependency Ratio

46.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

35.6

Child Dependency Ratio

West Hanover Sex Ratio

Female5,53551.56%
Male5,20048.44%

West Hanover Population by Age

West Hanover Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4,3832.4291.58.5
Married2,9762.8797.32.7
Non Family1,1961.2377.922.1
Female1992.7686.913.1
Male123.081000

2.81

Average Family Size

2.42

Average Household Size

91.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Hanover Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade2012.45%
Associates Degree1,08413.23%
Bachelors Degree2,10925.74%
Graduate Degree95711.68%
High School Graduate2,74233.46%
Less Than 9th Grade90.11%
Some College1,09213.33%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Hanover Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Hanover Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White7,6047,4182,825
Black31630186
Asian145145145
Hispanic1221160
Other Race18120
2+ Races131010
Native American770

The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

West Hanover Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$68,580$90,507$45,645
Graduate Degree$114,583$146,750$91,461
High School Graduate$59,028$64,703$34,318
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$68,750$86,583$47,959
Some College$66,176$80,942$43,638

$68,750

Average Earnings

$86,583

Average Male

$47,959

Average Female

West Hanover Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Hanover Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Hanover Language

95.39% of West Hanover residents speak only English, while 4.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.

West Hanover Language

West Hanover Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White9,4101761.87%
Black4306515.12%
Asian2964916.55%
Multiple7733.9%

2.82%

Overall Poverty Rate

2.47%

Male Poverty Rate

3.15%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Hanover

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hanover is Asian, with 16.55% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hanover is White, with 1.87% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.89%.

West Hanover Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School4.28%
Bachelors or Greater2.22%
Less Than 9th Grade1.92%
Some College0.97%

West Hanover Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0.61%
Female Employed0.59%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West Hanover Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Hanover Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$139,396$161,740
Households$101,788$134,544
Married Families$141,894$-999,999,999
Non Families$64,128$61,800

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Hanover Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

67.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

68.4%

Male Marriage Rate

66.6%

Female Marriage Rate

West Hanover Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Hanover Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

West Hanover Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Hanover Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

651

Number of Veterans

651

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam234
First Gulf War192
Second Gulf War189
Korea57
World War II0

West Hanover Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
55 to 64189
75+185
65 to 74157
35 to 54120
18 to 340

West Hanover Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White6217.72%
Asian3015.46%

West Hanover Veterans by Race

West Hanover Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

11.18%

Veteran Poverty Rate

11.8%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Hanover Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

67.5%

Labor Force Participation

64.5%

Employment Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

West Hanover Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Hanover Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Hanover Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

73.37%

Born in West Hanover

95.53%

Native Born

4.47%

Foreign Born

1.55%

Non Citizen

2.93%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

95.53% of West Hanover residents were born in the United States, with 73.37% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West Hanover Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202912,0461441.21%
202811,9021441.22%
202711,7581441.24%
202611,6141441.26%
202511,4701441.27%
202411,3261441.29%
202311,1821441.3%
202211,0381441.32%
202110,8941671.56%
202010,727160.15%
201910,711940.89%
201810,6171010.96%
201710,5164664.64%
201610,0502182.22%
20159,832450.46%
20149,7871471.52%
20139,640820.86%
20129,558900.95%
20119,468820.87%
20109,38600%

West Hanover Population by Year