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McSherrystown

Pennsylvania · 3,038 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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McSherrystown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,038
+13%since 2000
from 2,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,934 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 5,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024McSherrystown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,147
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,416
−9%since 2000
from $20,158 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,608)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(44)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,783)
Black1.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(160)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(520)
Diversity Score
17
+200%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

McSherrystown, Pennsylvania has about 3,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania earns about $42,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McSherrystown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has McSherrystown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, McSherrystown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 326 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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