East Hempfield township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. East Hempfield township has a 2024 population of 27,109. East Hempfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,292 in 2020.
The average household income in East Hempfield township is $131,617 with a poverty rate of 3.06%. The median age in East Hempfield township is 48.7 years: 47.4 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Hempfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,853 | 86.94% |
| Asian | 1,130 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,037 | 3.94% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 424 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,226 | 2.33 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 7,175 | 2.83 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 3,251 | 1.17 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 609 | 2.42 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 191 | 2.8 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 691 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,868 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,949 | 29.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,813 | 18.92% |
| High School Graduate | 4,770 | 23.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 400 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 2,661 | 13.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,970 | 16,223 | 8,665 |
| Hispanic | 1,289 | 1,171 | 297 |
| Asian | 886 | 767 | 387 |
| 2+ Races | 619 | 578 | 260 |
| Black | 561 | 454 | 247 |
| Other Race | 371 | 341 | 39 |
| Native American | 94 | 61 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,015 | $61,848 | $54,297 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,210 | $99,886 | $69,231 |
| High School Graduate | $38,429 | $46,587 | $24,980 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,963 | $43,958 | $23,343 |
| Overall | $52,587 | $61,411 | $43,206 |
| Some College | $49,073 | $61,672 | $42,545 |
$52,587
Average Earnings
$61,411
Average Male
$43,206
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.71% of East Hempfield township residents speak only English, while 11.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,652 | 536 | 2.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,910 | 237 | 12.41% |
| Other | 424 | 60 | 14.15% |
| Asian | 1,130 | 21 | 1.86% |
| Black | 712 | 4 | 0.56% |
3.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.54%
Male Poverty Rate
3.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Hempfield township is Other, with 14.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Hempfield township is Black, with 0.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.87% |
| Some College | 4.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
| Female Employed | 0.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,387 | $152,204 |
| Households | $94,958 | $131,617 |
| Married Families | $120,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,035 | $78,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.7%
Male Marriage Rate
65.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,543
Number of Veterans
1,428
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 539 |
| First Gulf War | 252 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 72 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 547 |
| 65 to 74 | 403 |
| 35 to 54 | 301 |
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 18 to 34 | 85 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,375 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 5.69% |
| Other Race | 66 | 17.79% |
| Asian | 43 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 4.82% |
| Black | 24 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.77%
Born in East Hempfield township
93.08%
Native Born
6.92%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
4.57%
Naturalized
93.08% of East Hempfield township residents were born in the United States, with 66.77% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,044 | 187 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 27,857 | 187 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 27,670 | 187 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 27,483 | 187 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 27,296 | 187 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 27,109 | 187 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 26,922 | 187 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 26,735 | 250 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 26,485 | 193 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 26,292 | 1,598 | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 24,694 | 63 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 24,631 | 149 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 24,482 | 197 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 24,285 | 68 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 24,217 | 114 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 24,103 | 181 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 23,922 | 93 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 23,829 | 162 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 23,667 | 105 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 23,562 | 0 | 0% |