Hegins township is located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Hegins township has a 2024 population of 3,350. Hegins township is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,338 in 2020.
The average household income in Hegins township is $83,994 with a poverty rate of 8.62%. The median age in Hegins township is 39.4 years: 36.2 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hegins township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,299 | 98.57% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,416 | 2.36 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 703 | 2.85 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 470 | 1.32 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Male | 154 | 3.1 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 89 | 2.72 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 530 | 21.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 296 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 10.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 41.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 221 | 8.9% |
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 | 2,442 | 2,297 | 568 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $31,827 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,893 | $0 | $53,706 |
| High School Graduate | $48,088 | $59,931 | $28,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,386 | $42,361 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,584 | $49,918 | $38,841 |
| Some College | $49,115 | $49,664 | $42,065 |
$48,584
Average Earnings
$49,918
Average Male
$38,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.94% of Hegins township residents speak only English, while 5.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,292 | 287 | 8.72% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
8.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.6%
Male Poverty Rate
14.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hegins township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hegins township is White, with 8.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.09% |
| High School | 6.09% |
| Some College | 4.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Employed | 10.92% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,833 | $91,203 |
| Households | $86,667 | $83,994 |
| Married Families | $97,225 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,063 | $63,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 5.95% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 23.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
71.6%
Employment Rate
2%
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
88.5%
Born in Hegins township
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
99.16% of Hegins township residents were born in the United States, with 88.5% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,365 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 3,362 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 3,359 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 3,356 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 3,353 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 3,350 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 3,347 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,344 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 3,349 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 3,338 | -35 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 3,373 | -17 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,390 | -23 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 3,413 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 3,441 | -25 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 3,466 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 3,482 | -21 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,503 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 3,509 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 3,514 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 3,524 | 0 | 0% |