Mercersburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,940
Population
2,156/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$40,321 per capita
$210,400
Home Value
$293,453 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,400 home value, $784/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,940
Census 2023
Population Density
2,156
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (0.9 km²)
Median Age
46.3 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.1%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.9%
Spanish
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.2%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.3%
48% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.6%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.4%
2% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,940 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,156 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 19.3% |
| Health Insurance | 91.6% |
| Uninsured | 8.4% |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |