Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover: town in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Hanover is a town located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,289 and a population density of 1,597 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,783 inhabitants.
The town was created 296 years ago in 1729.
Quick Facts about Hanover
| Population | 15,783 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | York County |
| Phone Area Codes | 71 |
| Area | 9.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8007,-76.9830 |
| Altitude | 2,014 feet / 614 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1730 (296 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:00:57 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 17331 |
| Density | 1,649 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Hanover is located at 39°48'2"N 76°58'59"W (39.8006600, -76.9830400).
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87°F
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2 to 10 mph SW
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Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Hanover increased by 3.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,289 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,324 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,341 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,360 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,463 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,480 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,585 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,593 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,653 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,719 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,783 | 0.41% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,834 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 52,430 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 54,795 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 52,431 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 85.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 6.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,145 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,027 |
Hanover zip code is 17331.
County name: York, County
fips: 42133
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,027 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $134,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,219 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $369 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $717 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 209 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,857 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,219 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 564,055 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 491,670 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,256 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,875 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,242 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,127 |
| 2019 total employment : | 11,105 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 449,668 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,869 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,973 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,638 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,474 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,230 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,289 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 47.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,100.50 |
Best Things to Do in Hanover
1Codorus State Park
Rating: 4.7 (3121)
Marina Dr, Hanover, PA 17331, United States View details
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2Penn Township Community Park Home of Kids Kingdom
Rating: 4.5 (296)
4601 Grandview Rd, Hanover, PA 17331, United States View details
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3Youngs Woods Community Park
Rating: 4.5 (156)
357 Blooming Grove Rd, Hanover, PA 17331, United States View details
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4Mary Ann Furnace Trailhead
Rating: 4.7 (113)
1773, 1389 Black Rock Rd, Hanover, PA 17331, United States View details
5Friends of Codorus State Park
Rating: 5 (3)
Visitor Centor, 2600 Smith Station Rd, Hanover, PA 17331, United States View details
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People born in Hanover (24)
People born in Hanover, including Novelist, poet, screenwriter, activist Rita Mae Brown, lawyer and writer John Luther Long, costume designer Ann Roth, .
More notable people
- John Milton Miller (American electrical engineer) he was born in 22/06/1882
- Tag Adams (American movie actor) he was born in 04/04/1972
- George M. Bedinger (American politician (1756-1843)) he was born in 10/12/1756
- Brick Fleagle (jazz guitarist) he was born in 22/08/1906
- Al Bemiller (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1938
- Brian Hastings (American poker player) he was born in 24/06/1988
- Christian Gobrecht (United States Mint engraver) he was born in 23/12/1785
- Dan Moul (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Dick Alban (American football player (1929-2016)) he was born in 17/01/1929
- Donald Seibert (American football coach (1922-2003)) he was born in 31/01/1922
- Frederick Ernst Melsheimer (American entomologist) he was born in 01/01/1782
- Harold Rudisill (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1898
- Jim Spencer (American baseball player) he was born in 30/07/1946
- Sarah Dreher (American writer) she was born in 26/03/1937
- Terry Wentz (Pennsylvania State parks manager) he was born in 24/06/1947
- Thomas Newman O'Neill, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/07/1928
- George Kiick (American-football player (1912-2002)) he was born in 05/09/1912
- Adaline Hohf Berry (American author, newspaper editor, songbook compiler, hymnwriter) she was born in 20/12/1859
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hanover, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415039 | Empire Beauty School-Hanover | Hanover (PA) | 17331 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hanover, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Hanover.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Post Office | Hanover (PA) | 17331 |
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Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| York | 28,768 | County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Weigelstown | 12,875 | Census designated place |
| Lehman | 10,237 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West Manheim | 9,063 | Township in York County, Pennsylvania |
| East York | 8,777 | Census designated place |
| Bellevue | 7,980 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Red Lion | 6,321 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Forest Hills | 6,256 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Spry | 4,891 | Census designated place |
| Bridgeville | 4,870 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| New Freedom | 4,810 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blooming Grove | 4,687 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West York | 4,602 | Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dallastown | 3,869 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shrewsbury | 3,847 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Grantley | 3,628 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Hanover distances to largest Pennsylvania cities