Meshoppen is a borough located in Wyoming County Pennsylvania. Meshoppen has a 2024 population of 324. Meshoppen is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 327 in 2020.
The average household income in Meshoppen is $77,945 with a poverty rate of 17.88%. The median age in Meshoppen is 28.5 years: 30.2 years for males, and 26.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meshoppen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 91.04% |
| Other race | 24 | 5.97% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 2.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 124 | 3.24 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 71 | 3.06 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 37 | 3.41 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 10 | 4.5 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 6 | 2.33 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 18.64% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 1.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 42.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 51 | 23.18% |
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 | 201 | 156 | 15 |
| Other Race | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 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 7.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,917 | $27,083 | $28,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,708 | $52,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,500 | $49,773 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $47,955 | $48,977 | $0 |
$46,500
Average Earnings
$49,773
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Meshoppen residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 56 | 19.05% |
| Other | 24 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3 | 10.71% |
17.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.53%
Male Poverty Rate
22.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meshoppen is White, with 19.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meshoppen is Hispanic, with 10.71% 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 26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.27% |
| High School | 25.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Employed | 10.87% |
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,250 | $86,844 |
| Households | $73,333 | $77,945 |
| Married Families | $100,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $54,086 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
73.63%
Born in Meshoppen
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
98.51% of Meshoppen residents were born in the United States, with 73.63% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1% 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 | 320 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 321 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 322 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 322 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 323 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 324 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 325 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 328 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 330 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 327 | -207 | -38.76% |
| 2019 | 534 | -7 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 541 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 548 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 552 | -9 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 561 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 569 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 570 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 575 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 576 | 12 | 2.13% |
| 2010 | 564 | 0 | 0% |