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Myerstown

Pennsylvania · 3,094 residents · 0.856 sq mi
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Myerstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
3,094
−2%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,614 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Myerstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,489
+31%since 2000
from $17,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,763)
Black1.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(197)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score20.8%(644)
Diversity Score
21
+219%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

Myerstown, Pennsylvania has about 3,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Myerstown, Pennsylvania earns about $44,100 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 $149,900, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% 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 18.5% 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 134 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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