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Myerstown

Pennsylvania · 3,157 residents (2025 est.) · 0.86 sq mi
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Myerstown is a city of 3,124 people in Pennsylvania. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 52% of the housing stock. 1% of people here were born outside the United States. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300. There are 3,650 people per square mile.

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

3,124
−1%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
3,157 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
3,650 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3,646 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.86 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K19902000201020202024Myerstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(154)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(181)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.2%(286)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(134)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(286)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(331)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(490)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.9%(248)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(330)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(325)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(162)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.3%(197)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$59,057
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$186,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,221
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
51.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
48.5% rent
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.32 people
−9%since 2009
from 2.55 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+4%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,074)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,966)
Black1.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(9)
12
+32%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German32.7%(1,020)
English14.3%(448)
Irish7.2%(226)
Italian5.3%(165)
American5%(156)
Scottish2.3%(71)
Swedish2.2%(70)
British1.8%(56)
Swiss1.1%(33)
Russian1%(32)
French0.8%(26)
Hungarian0.6%(19)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

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%
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
43.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2013
from 10.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.1%(547)
Married41.8%(570)
Widowed9.3%(127)
Divorced8.9%(121)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(276)
Married51.7%(588)
Widowed8.1%(92)
Divorced16%(182)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2013
from 10.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.2%(51)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)29%(70)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25.7%(62)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War30.7%(74)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II7.5%(18)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 241 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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