Economy & Jobs — Hershey, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,587 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,671 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,155 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 42.8% |
| Agriculture | 10.2% |
| Retail | 8.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 242 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 226 |
| Physician Offices | 178 |
| Law Offices | 158 |
| Beauty Salons | 107 |
| Insurance Agencies | 106 |
| Gas Stations | 99 |
| Child Day Care | 99 |
| Hotels Motels | 98 |
| Dental Offices | 94 |
| Commercial Banks | 88 |
| Auto Repair | 87 |
| Real Estate Offices | 78 |
| Home Health | 55 |
| Grocery Stores | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
