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Mercersville

Maryland · 220 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Mercersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,611. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−6%since 2023
from 233 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
681 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 721 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 58.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
28108189269349201020202024Mercersville
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,611
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,388
−3%since 2023
from $34,477 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.268 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
57.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercersville, Maryland?

Mercersville, Maryland has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercersville, Maryland?

The typical household in Mercersville, Maryland earns about $53,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mercersville, Maryland?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mercersville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercersville, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Mercersville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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