McSherrystown is a borough located in Adams County Pennsylvania. McSherrystown has a 2024 population of 3,144. McSherrystown is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,079 in 2020.
The average household income in McSherrystown is $74,517 with a poverty rate of 23.09%. The median age in McSherrystown is 33.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McSherrystown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,940 | 95.02% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,189 | 2.59 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 556 | 1.42 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Married | 376 | 3.09 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 136 | 4.2 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 121 | 4.6 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 5.01% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,010 | 52.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 293 | 15.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,877 | 1,756 | 291 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $114,167 | $0 | $114,167 |
| High School Graduate | $36,522 | $41,169 | $34,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,069 | $51,855 | $43,448 |
| Some College | $53,112 | $54,628 | $0 |
$47,069
Average Earnings
$51,855
Average Male
$43,448
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of McSherrystown residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,882 | 691 | 23.98% |
| Multiple | 125 | 10 | 8% |
23.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.84%
Male Poverty Rate
30.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McSherrystown is White, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McSherrystown is Multiple, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.94% |
| Some College | 21.69% |
| High School | 18.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 79.44% |
| Female Employed | 14.5% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,144 | $90,339 |
| Households | $70,890 | $74,517 |
| Married Families | $101,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,500 | $46,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 10.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.07%
Born in McSherrystown
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.94% of McSherrystown residents were born in the United States, with 70.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,226 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 3,209 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 3,193 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 3,177 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 3,160 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 3,144 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 3,128 | 24 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,104 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 3,093 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 3,079 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 3,080 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 3,087 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,076 | 20 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 3,056 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 3,050 | 12 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 3,038 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,029 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 3,031 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 3,038 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,037 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,691 | -78 | -2.82% |
| 1990 | 2,769 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 1980 | 2,764 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 1970 | 2,773 | -66 | -2.32% |
| 1960 | 2,839 | 329 | 13.11% |
| 1950 | 2,510 | -716 | -22.19% |