Myerstown is a borough located in Lebanon County Pennsylvania. Myerstown has a 2024 population of 3,113. Myerstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Myerstown is $68,363 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Myerstown is 43.1 years: 38.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Myerstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,987 | 96.14% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.09% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,258 | 2.36 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 569 | 3.03 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.37 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 127 | 3.09 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 58 | 2.88 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 7.72% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 5.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 7.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 1.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,160 | 54.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 4.38% |
| Some College | 388 | 18.28% |
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 | 2,090 | 1,833 | 194 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,804 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,500 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,477 | $51,058 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,533 | $53,036 | $32,262 |
| Some College | $55,398 | $55,753 | $44,022 |
$38,533
Average Earnings
$53,036
Average Male
$32,262
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Myerstown residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,829 | 321 | 11.35% |
| Black | 54 | 54 | 100% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Myerstown is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Myerstown is White, with 11.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Female Employed | 9.08% |
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,966 | $77,548 |
| Households | $52,429 | $68,363 |
| Married Families | $73,633 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,451 | $50,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
210
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 86 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| World War II | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 9.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
88.86%
Born in Myerstown
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.74% of Myerstown residents were born in the United States, with 88.86% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% 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 | 3,133 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,129 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 3,125 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 3,121 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,117 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 3,113 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 3,109 | 10 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 3,099 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,100 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 3,097 | -145 | -4.47% |
| 2019 | 3,242 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 3,228 | 38 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 3,190 | 23 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 3,167 | 23 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 3,144 | 22 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,122 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 3,108 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 3,101 | 27 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 3,074 | 22 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 3,052 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,171 | -65 | -2.01% |
| 1990 | 3,236 | 105 | 3.35% |
| 1980 | 3,131 | -514 | -14.1% |
| 1970 | 3,645 | 377 | 11.54% |
| 1960 | 3,268 | 218 | 7.15% |
| 1950 | 3,050 | 358 | 13.3% |
| 1940 | 2,692 | 99 | 3.82% |
| 1930 | 2,593 | -540 | -17.24% |