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Mercersburg

Pennsylvania · 1,507 residents · 0.902 sq mi
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Mercersburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $182,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,507
−2%since 2000
from 1,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,671 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mercersburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,333
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,636
+67%since 2000
from $18,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,406)
Black6.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(296)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,281)
Black4.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(66)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other1.5%(23)
Diversity Score26.8%(404)
Diversity Score
27
+40%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $51,333 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 $182,100, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 19.9% 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 7.7% 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 133 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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