Hershey, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hershey, Pennsylvania is 14,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $78,750, the median home value is $339,300, and the median age is 45.2.
14,334
Population
1003
People / sq mi
$78,750
Median Income
$339,300
Median Home Value
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Hershey covers 14.3 sq mi of land at 1003 people per square mile.
About Hershey, PA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Hershey: a median age of 45.2, older than the national median. Hershey is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 14,334. It ranks #48 among cities in Pennsylvania by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,750 — near the US median of $78,538. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $339,300, with typical rent around $1,241.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 49.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 21.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Hershey — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,750
Median Household Income
$51,671
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$339,300
Median Home Value
$1,241
Median Rent
54.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.5%
High School+
49.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
68.1%
Public Transit
21.7%
Work From Home
16.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.3%
Foreign Born
81.5%
Non-English at Home
4.9%
Veterans
12.7%
With Disability
97.8%
Health Insurance
93.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 43.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.4% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 1.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 1.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hershey, Pennsylvania has a population of 14,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Hershey, Pennsylvania is $78,750, with 5.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hershey, Pennsylvania is $339,300, with median monthly rent at $1,241 and a homeownership rate of 54.9%.
The median age in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 45.2 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Hershey Cdp, PA Climate
Hershey Cdp, PA has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F) and receives about 1066 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.1°C
Avg Temp
1066
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 75 mm |
| February | -1° / 31° | 67 mm |
| March | 4° / 40° | 82 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 89 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 110 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 106 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 106 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 87 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 95 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 76 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 91 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 82 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Hershey Cdp, PA
The most comfortable months to visit Hershey Cdp, PA are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.