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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mercersburg

Pennsylvania · 1,540 residents · 0.902 sq mi
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Mercersburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,619. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $93,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,540
−6%since 1990
from 1,640 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,707 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,818 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mercersburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,619
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,934
+49%since 1990
from $12,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
47.2% rent
2.9
+14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,484)
Black8.2%(134)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(421)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,406)
Black6.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.6%(9)
Diversity Score19.2%(296)
19
−25%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $32,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mercersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,200, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mercersburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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