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Mertztown

Pennsylvania · 664 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Mertztown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,143. Population has fallen 18% since 2011, a loss of 141 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $147,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
−18%vs 2011
vs 805 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
631 / sq mi
−18%vs 2011
vs 765 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 40.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4876177478761K201020202024Mertztown
2024530
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,143
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,811 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,368
+14%vs 2011
vs $27,404 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.242
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.238 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $133,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $934 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.2%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(636)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(49)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 18.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.5%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Female
43.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

Mertztown, Pennsylvania has about 664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mertztown, Pennsylvania earns about $62,143 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 $147,300, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% 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 1.7% of people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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