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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSchaefferstownPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$33,779$30,137$29,829
Median household income$85,580$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$96,250$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$50,531$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$36,595$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate1.5%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level13.7%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Schaefferstown is 13% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Schaefferstown is 55% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Schaefferstown is 67% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Schaefferstown is 10% lower than the national average

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      $57,047 $85,580 $171,160
      City
      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Schaefferstown median earnings by income bracket

      Schaefferstown employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.2%11.2%
      Manufacturing sector18.8%18.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services40.3%40.3%
      Public administration9.9%9.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.0%0.0%
      Education, health & social services4.0%4.0%
      Other15.8%15.8%

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      Schaefferstown, PA907$85,58054.7%

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      Source: The Schaefferstown, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).