Hershey, PA Employment

B+
51%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
12%
Household income NAT. AVG.
62%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexHersheyPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$45,108$30,137$29,829
Median household income$61,948$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$94,302$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$50,159$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$44,357$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$40,787$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate1.8%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level8.1%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Hershey is 51% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Hershey is 12% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Hershey is 62% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Hershey is 47% lower than the national average

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      $41,294 $61,948 $123,896
      City
      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Hershey median earnings by income bracket

      Hershey employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.6%4.6%
      Manufacturing sector10.4%10.4%
      Financial & insurance services4.1%4.1%
      Wholesale & retail services14.1%14.1%
      Public administration6.2%6.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.7%3.7%
      Education, health & social services17.8%17.8%
      Other38.4%38.4%

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      Hershey, PA14,941$61,94812.0%

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      Hershey, PA14,941$61,94812.0%
      Source: The Hershey, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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