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Mertztown

Pennsylvania · 600 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Mertztown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,000. Population has fallen 38% since 2019, a loss of 363 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $148,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
600
−38%since 2019
from 963 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
570 / sq mi
−38%since 2019
from 915 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+3%since 2019
from 43.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4876177478761K201020202024Mertztown
2024530
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,531 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,633
−3%since 2019
from $23,278 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $897 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92%(886)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(55)
Diversity Score
9
−51%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+8%since 2019
from 14.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Female
46.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

Mertztown, Pennsylvania has about 600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mertztown, Pennsylvania earns about $66,000 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 $148,000, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% 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 25.9% of people in Mertztown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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