Hershey is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The population is estimated at 14,654 for 2020, an increase of 2.78% since the 2010 census. It has a median home value of $248,700 and rents for $1,055 per month. The median age of residents is 46.2, 46 years for males and 47 years for females. It is located on a plateau and is well-suited to retirees.
The median age of residents of Hershey, PA was 46.2 years old. While native-born residents were the majority, only 9% of the population were foreign-born. The city also has a high percentage of military personnel. Approximately 3% of the population is Vietnamese. However, the percentage of non-citizens in Hershey is lower than the national average, at 95.4%.
Hershey is known for producing the best-selling candy in the United States. The town is also home to Hershey Park, an amusement park with attractions inspired by chocolate. It also offers nice restaurants serving typical American cuisine. While there isn't much going on in the city, there are plenty of job opportunities for labor-oriented jobs and seasonal ones. The population of Hershey City is approximately 6,800.
The area's population is comprised of many different groups. The majority of households are made up of White people, but there are minority groups as well. The majority of households are composed of married couples, but there are also single women and families with children. The percentage of non-families is approximately 40 percent. One-third of households are single, and 16.2% of households have someone over 65 living alone. There are also a large number of households with children, with the average household size being 2.26.