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Mertztown

Pennsylvania · 530 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Mertztown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,227. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 100 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $175,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
−16%since 2023
from 630 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 599 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+19%since 2023
from 43.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4876177478761K201020202024Mertztown
2024530
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,227
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,318 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,180
−6%since 2023
from $35,207 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−21%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $173,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(537)
Black3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(35)
Diversity Score33.2%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(480)
Black3.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(31)
Diversity Score21.9%(116)
Diversity Score
22
−34%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+26%since 2023
from 14.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Female
54.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

Mertztown, Pennsylvania has about 530 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mertztown, Pennsylvania earns about $65,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mertztown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mertztown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mertztown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania 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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