Hellertown Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5606 people in the borough, organized into 2448 households, and 1572 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4180.8 people per square mile (1614.22/kmē), giving it the 218th most densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 2570 housing units at an average density of 1917.9 per square mile (740.51/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.29 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. In the borough the population was distributed as follows: 20.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median age is 41.5 years, the median age of male residents at 39.4 and the median age of female residents at 43.3. The racial makeup of the borough was 5505 White, 17 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 11 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 31 from two or more races and 38 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $39651, making its Pennsylvania's 484th highest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $49604, it is the 399th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $20119, it is Pennsylvania's 407th wealthiest borough by per capita income. The median income was $25677, Males had a median income of $33231 versus $17715 for females.
In 2000, 1228 pupils and students, of which 590 are male and 638 are female, 21.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 105 nursery or pri school, 63 kindergarten, 584 elementary school, 284 high school and 192 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5606 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5606 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5595 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5563 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5559 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5556 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5565 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5573 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5579 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5634 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5659 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 57 | 48 | 105 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 26 | 63 |
| Elementary school | 264 | 320 | 584 |
| High school | 138 | 146 | 284 |
| College or graduate school | 94 | 98 | 192 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellertown borough, Pennsylvania | $39651 | $49604 | $20119 |
| Northampton County, Pennsylvania | $45234 | $53955 | $21399 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |