Hershey, PA Demographics
A map of Hershey's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,930 | 71.7% |
Hispanic | 1,547 | 11.2% |
Asian | 1,057 | 7.6% |
Black | 772 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 485 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 67 | 0.5% |
Hershey, Pennsylvania had a population of 13,858 in 2020. It was 71.7% White, 5.6% Black, 7.6% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hershey, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is the 51st 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).
Hershey's White Population
9,930 residents of Hershey identify as White, or 71.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Hershey roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is ranked #1710 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is less White than neighboring Palmdale (72.6% White), Union Deposit (87.6% White), Palmyra (84.5% White), Campbelltown (84.8% White), and Hummelstown (86.8% White).
Hershey's Black Population
772 residents of Hershey identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hershey roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is ranked #257 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is more Black than neighboring Palmdale (3.8% Black), Union Deposit (1.9% Black), Palmyra (1.9% Black), Campbelltown (1.4% Black), and Hummelstown (1.6% Black).
Hershey's Asian Population
1,057 residents of Hershey identify as Asian, or 7.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hershey roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is more Asian than neighboring Palmdale (6.3% Asian), Union Deposit (2.2% Asian), Palmyra (3% Asian), Campbelltown (6% Asian), and Hummelstown (2.2% Asian).
Hershey's Hispanic Population
1,547 residents of Hershey identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hershey roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is ranked #144 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is more Hispanic than neighboring Palmdale (10.8% Hispanic), Union Deposit (1.7% Hispanic), Palmyra (6.5% Hispanic), Campbelltown (3.7% Hispanic), and Hummelstown (5.9% Hispanic).
Hershey's Native American/Other Population
67 residents of Hershey identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hershey 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, Hershey is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union Deposit (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hummelstown (0.3% Native American/Other). Hershey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmyra (0.6% Native American/Other), and Campbelltown (0.7% Native American/Other).
Hershey's Multiracial Population
485 residents of Hershey identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hershey roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hershey is ranked #826 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hershey is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmyra (3.4% Multiracial), and Hummelstown (3.2% Multiracial). Hershey is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmdale (6% Multiracial), and Union Deposit (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.