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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meyersdale

Pennsylvania · 2,473 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Meyersdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,652. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,200. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

2,473
−2%since 1990
from 2,518 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,031 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,086 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+5%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Meyersdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,652
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,116
+56%since 1990
from $9,062 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(39)
Diversity Score3.8%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,439)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.8%(70)
3
−26%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

Meyersdale, Pennsylvania has about 2,473 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania earns about $24,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meyersdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

About 20.4% of people in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meyersdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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