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McSherrystown

Pennsylvania · 3,077 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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McSherrystown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,077
+14%since 2000
from 2,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,010 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024McSherrystown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,050
+24%since 2000
from $20,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,571)
Black1.8%(55)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(292)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other0.7%(23)
Diversity Score30%(923)
Diversity Score
30
+426%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

McSherrystown, Pennsylvania has about 3,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania earns about $47,200 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 $159,000, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% 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 6.2% 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 365 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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