Downtown Hershey at the intersection of Chocolate Ave and Cocoa Ave, with the signature Hershey Kiss lights and the Hershey Chocolate Factory in the background.

Hershey is an unincorporated community within Derry Township in Dauphin County in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 14 miles east of Harrisburg. The community has no legal status as an incorporated municipality and all municipal services are provided by Derry Township. The Census Bureau has also defined a census-designated place (CDP) with the same name for statistical purposes, although the local understanding of the community may differ somewhat from the census definition. The population was 12,771 at the 2000 census. The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation[5], commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ... Barbara Hershey is an American actress, known for her many film roles. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2848 × 2136 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2848 × 2136 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2848 × 2136 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2848 × 2136 pixel, file size: 1. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Derry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Dauphin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... Location in Dauphin County and state of Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government  - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area  - City  11. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

Hershey was originally named Derry Church, Pennsylvania. It was renamed Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1906 after the growing popularity of Hershey's Chocolate. It is popularly called Chocolatetown, USA. The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation[5], commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ...

General Information

• ZIP code: 17033
• Area code: 717
• Local phone code: 298, 312, 489, 508, 520, 531, 533, 534, 707, 835

Geography

Hershey is located at 40.278423° N 76.651240° W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 37.4 km² (14.4 mi²). 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.35%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 12,771 people, 5,451 households, and 3,297 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 342.2/km² (886.5/mi²). There were 5,887 housing units at an average density of 157.7/km² (408.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.07% White, 2.12% African American, 0.06% Native American, 4.87% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 5,451 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.86. “Spouse” redirects here. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,098, and the median income for a family was $63,385. Males had a median income of $42,013 versus $31,086 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,487. About 3.8% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Sports

Hershey is home of the 2006 and nine-time Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The Bears, one of the oldest hockey teams in existence and one of the few remaining original teams of the AHL, played in the Hersheypark Arena for over six decades and have made GIANT Center their home since 2002. Hersheypark Arena, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ...

Hershey was once home to the Hershey Wildcats of the A-League. This professional soccer team was folded after the 2001 season by its owners, who decided that it would not be successful financially. The Wildcats were named after a popular roller-coaster in Hersheypark. The Hershey Bears are a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The GIANT Center is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. ... The Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, that played in the A-League between 1997 and 2001. ... The United Soccer Leagues First Division (often referred to as simply, USL-1) is a professional mens soccer league in North America. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... See also Defunct Hersheypark Attractions The Wild Cat is the name of a wooden roller coaster previously located in Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania. ... It has been suggested that Defunct Hersheypark Attractions be merged into this article or section. ...

NBA basketball player Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game played at Hersheypark Arena in 1962; his effort remains a single-game record for the league. “NBA” redirects here. ... This article is about the sport. ... Wilton Norman Wilt Chamberlain (August 21, 1936–October 12, 1999), nicknamed Wilt the Stilt and The Big Dipper, was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player for the Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. ... Wilt Chamberlain after his 100 point game, holding up a paper with a scribbled 100. (cnn. ...

Points of interest

The community is home to The Hershey Company which also makes the well-known Hershey bar and Hershey Kisses, as well as the parent to the H. B. Reese Candy Company, manufacturer of the # 1 selling candy brand in the United States, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Hershey's Chocolate World is a factory store and virtual tour ride of the The Hershey Company. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company owns and operates Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium and other attractions such as ZooAmerica, and is a major employer of the community and surrounding area. The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Milton Hershey School for orphans and troubled youth are also located in Hershey. The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation[5], commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ... A 1/2 pound movie theater Hershey Bar. ... Hersheys Kisses filled with Caramel. ... H.B. Reese is the guy who created the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. ... A Reeses Peanut Butter Cup is a peanut butter-filled chocolate cup, created by H. B. Reese, a former employee of Milton S. Hershey, in 1923. ... Inside Chocolate World Hershey’s Chocolate World (opened June 30, 1973) is the name of Hershey’s visitor center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. ... The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation[5], commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ... Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R) is a privately owned company of the Hershey Trust Company. ... It has been suggested that Defunct Hersheypark Attractions be merged into this article or section. ... Hersheypark Stadium is a stadium located in Hershey, Pennsylvania on the grounds of Hersheypark. ... The sprawling complex of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from above. ... The Milton Hershey School is a private philanthropic (pre-K through 12) boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ...

• GIANT Center, home of the Hershey Bears
• Hershey's Chocolate World
• Hersheypark Arena
• Hersheypark Stadium
• Hershey Gardens
• Hotel Hershey
• Hershey Museum
• Hersheypark
• Milton Hershey School

The GIANT Center is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. ... The Hershey Bears are a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. ... Inside Chocolate World Hershey’s Chocolate World (opened June 30, 1973) is the name of Hershey’s visitor center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Hersheypark Arena, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ... Hersheypark Stadium is a stadium located in Hershey, Pennsylvania on the grounds of Hersheypark. ... Hershey Gardens (23 acres) are nonprofit botanical gardens and arboretum located at 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, Pennsylvania. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Hershey Museum as seen today. ... It has been suggested that Defunct Hersheypark Attractions be merged into this article or section. ... The Milton Hershey School is a private philanthropic (pre-K through 12) boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ...

See also

• Milton S. Hershey
• Derry Township, Pennsylvania
• H. B. Reese
• The Hershey Company
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
• Ocean Blue, The
• Penn State Hershey Medical Center
• Derry Township Police

Milton Snavely Hershey (September 13, 1857 – October 13, 1945) was an American businessman and philanthropist. ... Derry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... H.B. Reese is the guy who created the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. ... The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation[5], commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ... A Reeses Peanut Butter Cup is a peanut butter-filled chocolate cup, created by H. B. Reese, a former employee of Milton S. Hershey, in 1923. ... The Ocean Blue, formed in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1986, is a band that combines synthesizer-based New Wave hooks with bluesy saxophone solos and high tinsel guitars to produce a truly unique sound. ... The sprawling complex of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from above. ... The Derry Township Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in Derry Township, PA, or commonly referred to as Hershey, PA. The Department was created on July 1, 1966 by the Derry Township Board of Supervisors. ...

External links

• Preserve Hershey organization

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Boroughs	Berrysburg | Dauphin | Elizabethville | Gratz | Halifax | Highspire | Hummelstown | Lykens | Middletown | Millersburg | Paxtang | Penbrook | Pillow | Royalton | Steelton | Williamstown Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Berrysburg is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Dauphin is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Elizabethville is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Gratz is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Halifax is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Highspire is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Hummelstown is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lykens is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Middletown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles (15 km) southeast of Harrisburg. ... Millersburg is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Paxtang is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Penbrook is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Pillow is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Royalton is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Steelton is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, three miles (5 km) southeast of Harrisburg. ... Williamstown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 38 miles (63 km) northeast of Harrisburg. ...
Townships	Conewago | Derry | East Hanover | Halifax | Jackson | Jefferson | Londonderry | Lower Paxton | Lower Swatara | Lykens | Middle Paxton | Mifflin | Reed | Rush Township | South Hanover | Susquehanna | Swatara | Upper Paxton | Washington | Wayne | West Hanover | Wiconisco | Williams A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Conewago Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Derry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... East Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Halifax Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Londonderry Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Swatara Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Lykens Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Middle Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Mifflin Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Reed Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Rush Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... South Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Susquehanna Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Swatara Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Paxton Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Washington Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Wayne Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... West Hanover Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Wiconisco Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Williams Township is a township located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin | Colonial Park | Grantville | Hershey | Lawnton | Linglestown | Paxtonia | Progress | Rutherford | Skyline View It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Colonial Park is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Grantville is an unincorporated community in East Hanover Township Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Lawnton is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Linglestown is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Paxtonia is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Progress is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Rutherford is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... Skyline View is a census-designated place located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ...