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Myerstown

Pennsylvania · 3,157 residents (2025 est.) · 0.856 sq mi
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Myerstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,057. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
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
3,124
−1%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,650 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Myerstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,057
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,147
+64%since 2000
from $17,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−2%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,074)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,966)
Black1.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score12.2%(380)
Diversity Score
12
+86%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

Myerstown, Pennsylvania has about 3,124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Myerstown, Pennsylvania earns about $59,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myerstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Myerstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $186,300, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Myerstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Myerstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myerstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Myerstown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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