South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania Population

The population of South Manheim township is 2,719, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
2,719
Total Population
45.6
Median age
49.80%
Female population %
100.8:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
55-59 years
Largest age group
64.3
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
41
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

South Manheim township's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in South Manheim township is 45.6, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • South Manheim township's population under 18 was 20.49%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • South Manheim township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 21.81% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in South Manheim township, 17.32% were under the age of 15, 14.86% aged 15 to 29, 46.01% aged 30 to 64, 21.44% aged 65 to 84, and 0.37% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows South Manheim township's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 253 (9.30% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 11 less females than males in South Manheim township:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 49.80% females and 50.20% males in South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.
  • The South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania gender ratio is 100.8:100 i.e. 100.8 men to 100 women (1.008).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 153.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 125.
The grouped bar chart shows South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (153) | Female # 45-49 years (125). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

South Manheim township's population is not that diverse:

  • Racial distribution of South Manheim township population: 99.04% are White and 0.96% are multiracial.
  • South Manheim township's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the township.
  • By ethnicity, 41 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,678 (98.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in South Manheim township is White with a population of 2,693 (99.04% of the total population).
The bar chart shows South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania population by race. The largest racial group in South Manheim township is White with a population of 2,693 (99.04% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

South Manheim township's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 2,754 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, South Manheim township's population increased by 361 (16.59%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, South Manheim township's population increased by 187 (7.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, South Manheim township's population was lowest in year 2002 at 2,175.
The graph shows South Manheim township's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
South Manheim township's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 2,754. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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