Berne / Jalappa, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Berne / Jalappa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

Households with Children

20.4%

School Enrollment K-12

360

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 10.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.0%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.2%
High School / GED: 44.1%
Some College or Associate's: 28.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.8%
Single Parents: 3.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 40.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 2.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 2.7%
Puerto Rican: 33.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 37.3%
Central American: 3.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 56.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 44.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.6%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.4%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 11.1%
Not Enrolled: 77.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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