The population and steets of Hummelstown City, Pennsylvania are presented in Table 1 below. The city is located in the Lower Dauphin School District and has one elementary school, Nye Elementary School, and one middle school. In addition, the community has two public libraries, the William H. Alexander Family Library on 2nd and Railroad Streets and the Price Building. The Alexander Family Library is named for the local philanthropists.
In 2019, Hummelstown had a population of 4.69k residents. The median age was 40.3 years old. Moreover, the majority of the population commuted by car, with the median commute time of 20.7 minutes. The median household income in Hummelstown, PA is $60,318 per person, which increased from $58,145 in 2010 to $60,318 in 2019. The percent of non-Hispanic residents was 3.26 percent, while the percent of hispanics was 3.49%.
For some, the quality of life is important, but it is subjective. Some people enjoy the peacefulness and nature of the suburbs. Others dislike the need to rely on a car and enjoy living in a neighborhood with a low traffic density and walking distance. Nonetheless, it is essential to know about the neighborhood and its amenities before making a decision to buy a home. The walkability and biking score of Hummelstown, PA are both good.
The poverty rate in Hummelstown City, PA is 6.5%. This is lower than the national average of 6.74%. Trevorton, PA has a 6.2% poverty rate and East Berlin has a 6.6 percent poverty rate. Overall, Pennsylvania has a low poverty rate of 9.29%. You can see the map below for an example of the income inequality in Hummelstown, PA.