Hershey, PA Demographics

A map of Hershey's Population by Race

Hershey, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 14,242, a slight increase from the 13,858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, 5.7% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 2.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hershey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hershey has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hershey, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hershey is ranked the 48th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hershey was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hershey's White Population

9,546 residents of Hershey, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hershey is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Hershey ranks 1711th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Hershey's population has decreased from 71.7% to 67.0%.

Hershey is more White than neighboring Palmdale (63% White). Hershey is less White than neighboring Union Deposit (78.1% White), Palmyra (78.9% White), Campbelltown (80.4% White), and Hummelstown (77.5% White).

Hershey's Black Population

808 residents of Hershey, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hershey is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Hershey ranks 264th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Hershey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Hershey is more Black than neighboring Palmdale (0% Black), Union Deposit (0% Black), Palmyra (1.3% Black), Campbelltown (3.6% Black), and Hummelstown (0% Black).

Hershey's Asian Population

1,216 residents of Hershey, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hershey is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Hershey ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Asian residents' share of Hershey's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.5%.

Hershey is more Asian than neighboring Union Deposit (0% Asian), Palmyra (2% Asian), Campbelltown (5.4% Asian), and Hummelstown (7.7% Asian). Hershey is less Asian than neighboring Palmdale (25.8% Asian).

Hershey's Hispanic Population

1,839 residents of Hershey, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hershey is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hershey ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hershey's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.9%.

Hershey is more Hispanic than neighboring Palmdale (9.7% Hispanic), Campbelltown (6.7% Hispanic), and Hummelstown (11.4% Hispanic). Hershey is less Hispanic than neighboring Union Deposit (21.9% Hispanic), and Palmyra (13.9% Hispanic).

Hershey's Native American/Other Population

345 residents of Hershey, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hershey is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hershey ranks 694th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 414.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hershey's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.4%.

Hershey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmdale (0% Native American/Other), Union Deposit (0% Native American/Other), Palmyra (0.1% Native American/Other), Campbelltown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hummelstown (0% Native American/Other).

Hershey's Multiracial Population

488 residents of Hershey, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hershey is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hershey ranks 855th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hershey's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Hershey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Hershey is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmdale (1.4% Multiracial), Union Deposit (0% Multiracial), and Campbelltown (3.3% Multiracial). Hershey is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmyra (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.