Mercersburg is a borough located in Franklin County Pennsylvania. Mercersburg has a 2024 population of 1,492. Mercersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,506 in 2020.
The average household income in Mercersburg is $86,418 with a poverty rate of 8.85%. The median age in Mercersburg is 43.8 years: 39.5 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mercersburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,798 | 86.32% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 8.83% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 846 | 2.44 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.19 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Married | 306 | 3.26 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 155 | 3.34 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 37 | 3.76 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 6.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 9.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 9.89% |
| High School Graduate | 722 | 47.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 242 | 15.96% |
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 | 1,344 | 1,193 | 257 |
| Black | 119 | 108 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 36 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,708 | $116,667 | $28,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,844 | $67,500 | $82,875 |
| High School Graduate | $37,419 | $40,789 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,625 | $0 | $29,375 |
| Overall | $41,316 | $49,583 | $34,375 |
| Some College | $40,677 | $42,240 | $33,333 |
$41,316
Average Earnings
$49,583
Average Male
$34,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Mercersburg residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,766 | 165 | 9.34% |
| Multiple | 88 | 17 | 19.32% |
| Black | 177 | 1 | 0.56% |
8.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.24%
Male Poverty Rate
10.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercersburg is Multiple, with 19.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercersburg is Black, with 0.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.78% |
| High School | 10.53% |
| Some College | 8.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,731 | $93,313 |
| Households | $71,905 | $86,418 |
| Married Families | $89,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,500 | $67,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 6.59% |
| Black | 17 | 12.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
61.4%
Born in Mercersburg
97.46%
Native Born
2.54%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.46% of Mercersburg residents were born in the United States, with 61.4% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,476 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,479 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,482 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,486 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,489 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,492 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,496 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 1,501 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 1,506 | -29 | -1.89% |
| 2019 | 1,535 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,538 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,545 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 1,547 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,543 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,548 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,547 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,547 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,547 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 1,549 | 0 | 0% |