Hershey, PA is a small town with a population of 14,619 and a population density of 1,058 people per square mile according to the latest census. This makes it much more spread out than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Hershey has become known for its famous chocolate factories and is home to the Hershey Company. Other local businesses in the area include restaurants, cafes, shops, hotels and entertainment venues.
Year-round outdoor activities in Hershey include ice skating in Hersheypark's Rink on Ice during winter months as well as summertime attractions such as a visit to Hersheypark amusement park or visiting ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. There are also several local organizations such as The Hershey Story Museum or The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offering educational experiences throughout the year while also providing volunteer opportunities to community members. Local sporting events can usually be found at Giant Center where teams like the AHL's Hershey Bears hockey team play their home games.
The population in Hershey is 14,619. There are 1,021 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hershey is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hershey is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hershey
- 51.7% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Hershey
- 79.5% are White
- 6.1% are Black
- 4.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander