Hanover, PA Demographics

A map of Hanover's Population by Race

Hanover, Pennsylvania had a population of 16,429 in 2020. It was 81.2% White, 2.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hanover, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hanover's White Population

13,335 residents of Hanover identify as White, or 81.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hanover slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #1538 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is less White than neighboring Midway (87.2% White), Pennville (90.1% White), Parkville (86.4% White), McSherrystown (83.6% White), and Abbottstown (83.5% White).

Hanover's Black Population

367 residents of Hanover identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hanover slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #585 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is more Black than neighboring Midway (0.4% Black), Pennville (1.6% Black), McSherrystown (1.8% Black), and Abbottstown (0.7% Black).

Hanover's Asian Population

140 residents of Hanover identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hanover roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #628 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is more Asian than neighboring Midway (0.6% Asian), and Abbottstown (0.2% Asian). Hanover is less Asian than neighboring Parkville (1.3% Asian).

Hanover's Hispanic Population

1,867 residents of Hanover identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hanover roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (8.1% Hispanic), Pennville (4.5% Hispanic), Parkville (4.9% Hispanic), and McSherrystown (9.5% Hispanic). Hanover is less Hispanic than neighboring Abbottstown (12.9% Hispanic).

Hanover's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Hanover identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hanover roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pennville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Hanover's Multiracial Population

622 residents of Hanover identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hanover roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hanover is ranked #669 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hanover is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (3.3% Multiracial), Pennville (2.7% Multiracial), McSherrystown (3.7% Multiracial), and Abbottstown (2.2% Multiracial). Hanover is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkville (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.