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Meyersdale

Pennsylvania · 2,070 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 $45,792. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 403 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
2,070
−16%since 2000
from 2,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,537 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+13%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Meyersdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,792
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,892
+105%since 2000
from $14,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,439)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,986)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4%(84)
Diversity Score11.3%(235)
Diversity Score
11
+303%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

Meyersdale, Pennsylvania has about 2,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania earns about $45,792 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% 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 18.7% 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 448 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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