Moving to Hanover, Pennsylvania

About Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover

Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,429 at the 2020 census. Located 19 miles (31 km) southwest of York and 54 miles (87 km) north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland, the town is situated in a productive agricultural region. It is named after the German city of Hanover and is a principal city of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

Hanover was the site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Hanover has since become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" due to the establishment of multiple food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century. Notable companies based in the borough include Utz Brands and Snyder's of Hanover.

Gender
Gender Hanover Pennsylvania Country
Female 54% 51% 50.8%
Male 46% 49% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Hanover Pennsylvania Country
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.6% 8.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 12.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.9% 17.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.1% 15.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 6.7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 7.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Hanover Pennsylvania Country
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11% 6% 7.0%
High School or GED 43% 34% 27.0%
Other College 19% 16% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Hanover Pennsylvania Country
White 83.1% 75.7% 60.1%
African American 2.8% 10.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 3.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.7% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.5% 7.6% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity