West Hanover township is located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. West Hanover township has a 2024 population of 11,213. West Hanover township is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,725 in 2020.
The average household income in West Hanover township is $125,691 with a poverty rate of 4.47%. The median age in West Hanover township is 48.2 years: 47.2 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hanover township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,499 | 87.48% |
| Asian | 500 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 2.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.16% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,613 | 2.32 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 2,852 | 2.77 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 1,401 | 1.38 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 269 | 2.56 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Male | 91 | 1.99 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 1.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,079 | 13.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,159 | 26.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 966 | 11.69% |
| High School Graduate | 2,718 | 32.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 1,092 | 13.21% |
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 | 7,444 | 7,311 | 2,885 |
| Black | 319 | 301 | 81 |
| Asian | 258 | 224 | 137 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 71 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,045 | $91,371 | $49,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,121 | $178,348 | $84,224 |
| High School Graduate | $42,121 | $58,655 | $40,413 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,489 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,820 | $84,095 | $52,201 |
| Some College | $81,113 | $90,333 | $40,556 |
$63,820
Average Earnings
$84,095
Average Male
$52,201
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of West Hanover township residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,276 | 362 | 3.9% |
| Black | 437 | 52 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 500 | 35 | 7% |
| Multiple | 235 | 25 | 10.64% |
4.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
4.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hanover township is Black, with 11.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hanover township is White, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.85% |
| High School | 4.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
| Some College | 0.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
| Female Employed | 0.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,686 | $149,903 |
| Households | $89,992 | $125,691 |
| Married Families | $139,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,232 | $69,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
620
Number of Veterans
606
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 298 |
| Second Gulf War | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 202 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 7.15% |
| Asian | 31 | 10.58% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 16.97% |
| Native American | 6 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
72.16%
Born in West Hanover township
94.42%
Native Born
5.58%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
94.42% of West Hanover township residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.4% 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 | 11,678 | 93 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 11,585 | 93 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 11,492 | 93 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 11,399 | 93 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 11,306 | 93 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 11,213 | 93 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 11,120 | 93 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 11,027 | 133 | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 10,894 | 169 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 10,725 | 14 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 10,711 | 94 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 10,617 | 101 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 10,516 | 466 | 4.64% |
| 2016 | 10,050 | 218 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 9,832 | 45 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 9,787 | 147 | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 9,640 | 82 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 9,558 | 90 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 9,468 | 82 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 9,386 | 0 | 0% |