Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jessup, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,495

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%3,635

Hispanic/Latino

9%405

Two or More

5.5%246

Asian

3.4%152

Black

0.8%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%38

High School Diploma

34.4%1,194

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%182

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%537

Associate's Degree

9.3%321

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%742

Master's Degree

6.4%223

Professional Degree

1.8%64

Doctorate

0.4%15

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,300

Median Renti

$959

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%1,369

Renter-Occupied

30.6%605

Total Units

2,219

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%12

$50K–$100K

16.9%232

$100K–$150K

18.6%254

$150K–$200K

29.9%409

$200K–$300K

16.7%228

$300K–$500K

12.3%169

$500K–$1M

4.7%65

Rent Distribution

Under $500

121

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

138

Year Built

2010–2019

13.2%293

2000–2009

5.3%118

1990–1999

4.9%109

1980–1989

4.6%101

1970–1979

7.6%169

1960–1969

12.2%270

1950–1959

12.7%282

1940–1949

8.4%186

1939 or earlier

31.1%691

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%1,464

Electricity

16.3%321

Fuel Oil

3.7%73

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%66

Wood

1.6%31

Coal

1%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,844

Mean Household Incomei

$75,853

Per Capita Incomei

$34,176

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,143

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%63

$10K–$15K

13.2%260

$15K–$20K

2.9%58

$20K–$25K

4.2%82

$25K–$30K

2.3%45

$30K–$35K

1.1%21

$35K–$40K

7.2%143

$40K–$45K

0.7%13

$45K–$50K

4.8%94

$50K–$60K

5.8%114

$60K–$75K

8%157

$75K–$100K

14.9%294

$100K–$125K

10.7%212

$125K–$150K

10.8%214

$150K–$200K

8.3%164

$200K+

2%40

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

172

Residentsi

298

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing57 homes98% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers93 homes84% occupied$477/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,844/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

45.2%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

40%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

13.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17.4% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1844.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

174

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,100

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,100

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

340(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured