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West Myerstown

Pennsylvania · 1,465 residents · 0.955 sq mi
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The short version

West Myerstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $293,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
1,465
−2%since 2023
from 1,493 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,534 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,563 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+3%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
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20241K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,149
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,650 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,016
−5%since 2023
from $36,924 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−8%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $262,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $938 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+20%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,253)
Black13.1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score34.8%(519)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,189)
Black10.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other6.8%(99)
Diversity Score40.6%(595)
Diversity Score
41
+17%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+14%since 2023
from 21.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
Female
59.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

West Myerstown, Pennsylvania has about 1,465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania earns about $75,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Myerstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Myerstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of people in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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