South Hanover township

County:: Dauphin County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 11.181
State:: Pennsylvania

South Hanover township is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. South Hanover township has a 2025 population of 7,273. South Hanover township is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,210 in 2020.

The average household income in South Hanover township is $152,874 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median age in South Hanover township is 41.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Hanover township includes 84.57% White, 5.04% Asian, 3.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	6,112	84.57%
Two or more races	383	5.3%
Asian	364	5.04%
Other race	255	3.53%
Black or African American	113	1.56%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South Hanover township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Hanover township's average per capita income is $64,252. Household income levels show a median of $112,902. The poverty rate stands at 6.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$145,849	-
Families	$140,603	$181,185
Households	$112,902	$152,874
Non Families	$56,855	$69,950

$64,252

Average Income

$112,902

Median Household Income

6.75%

Poverty Rate