Hanover, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population

16,584

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.2

1.23% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.5%

10.5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$61,293

4.43% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$212,800

5.92% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

8,504

1.86% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Hanover, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Hanover, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hanover, PA are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (32 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Hanover, PA was $212,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Hanover, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hanover, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hanover, PA is home to a population of 16.6k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.05% of Hanover, PA residents were born outside of the country (1k people).

In 2024, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Hanover, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 757 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Hanover, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hanover, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hanover, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hanover, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 616
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.1k ± 501
Other (Hispanic)
757 ± 397

12.7%

Hispanic Population

2.11k people

12.7% of the people in Hanover, PA are hispanic (2.11k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hanover, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

6.05%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1k people

5.31%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

876 people

As of 2024, 6.05% of Hanover, PA residents (1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hanover, PA was 5.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hanover, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
312 ± 112
Gulf War (1990s)
187 ± 134
Gulf War (2001-)
168 ± 89

Hanover, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hanover, PA.

Health

94.2% of the population of Hanover, PA has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 9.53% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.79%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

9.53%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hanover, PA grew by 2.77% from 5.64% to 5.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hanover, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Hanover, PA employs 8.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hanover, PA were Manufacturing (1,777 people), Retail Trade (1,293 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,241 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($73,681), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,368), and Construction ($70,750).

Employment

Occupations

8.5k

2024 Value

± 766

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hanover, PA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 8.35k employees to 8.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hanover, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,004 people), Material Moving Occupations (852 people), and Production Occupations (845 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hanover, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.5k

2024 Value

± 766

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hanover, PA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 8.35k employees to 8.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hanover, PA, are Manufacturing (1,777 people), Retail Trade (1,293 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,241 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hanover, PA, though some of these residents may live in Hanover, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,869

Median earning men ± $4,292

$35,637

Median earning women ± $3,541

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($82,563), Construction ($70,333), and Public Administration ($69,511).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($90,184), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,646), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,442).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hanover, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Hanover, PA awarded 32 degrees. The student population of Hanover, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hanover, PA are White (24 and 75%), Two or More Races (3 and 9.38%), Black or African American (2 and 6.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Hanover, PA by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hanover, PA are General Cosmetology (32 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 55 students enrolled in Hanover, PA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hanover, PA was General Cosmetology with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hanover, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Hanover

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Hanover with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hanover, PA, which is 0.0323 times less than the 31 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hanover, PA was $212,800 in 2024, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $200,900 to $212,800, a 5.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Hanover, PA is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hanover, PA have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hanover, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$212,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,651

$3,987

Median Property Taxes

±$474

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hanover, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hanover, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2024

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.4% of the housing units in Hanover, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hanover, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,293

Median Household Income

± $7,213

7.47k

Number of Households

± 717

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.47k households in Hanover, PA declined from $61,293 from the previous year's value of $64,135.

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hanover, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (8.52%)
Worked At Home (5.39%)

In 2024, 80.7% of workers in Hanover, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.52%) and those who worked at home (5.39%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hanover, PA have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.3% of the workforce in Hanover, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hanover, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hanover, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hanover, PA (2.37k out of 16.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hanover, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.