Mertztown, PA

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Mertztown Overview

666
TOTAL POPULATION
290
MALE POPULATION
376
FEMALE POPULATION
77.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
129.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,026
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,298
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,440
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
394
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

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Race in Mertztown

The most populous races in Mertztown are White / Caucasian (624 | 93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (40 | 6.0%), and Black / African American (26 | 3.9%).
Race in Mertztown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American263.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino406.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian62493.7%
Two or more Races162.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total666100.0%

Ancestry in Mertztown

The most populous ancestries reported in Mertztown are German (233 | 35.0%), Pennsylvania German (107 | 16.1%), American (68 | 10.2%), English (45 | 6.8%), and Irish (42 | 6.3%), together accounting for 74.3% of all Mertztown residents.
Ancestry in Mertztown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6810.2%
Eastern European152.2%
English456.8%
French274.1%
German23335.0%
Irish426.3%
Italian172.5%
Lithuanian314.6%
Pennsylvania German10716.1%
Polish131.9%
Puerto Rican406.0%
Russian385.7%
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Immigrants in Mertztown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mertztown came from Central America (21 | 3.2%), El Salvador (21 | 3.2%), Europe (21 | 3.2%), Germany (21 | 3.2%), and Latin America (21 | 3.2%), together accounting for 15.8% of all Mertztown residents.
Immigrants in Mertztown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America213.2%
El Salvador213.2%
Europe213.2%
Germany213.2%
Latin America213.2%
Western Europe213.2%
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Sex and Age in Mertztown

Sex and Age in Mertztown

The most populous age groups in Mertztown are 25 to 29 Years (38 | 13.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (62 | 16.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mertztown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (2.4%)44 (11.7%)
5 to 9 Years19 (6.6%)41 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Years21 (7.2%)14 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years15 (5.2%)4 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Years37 (12.8%)31 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years38 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years8 (2.8%)7 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Years26 (9.0%)56 (14.9%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)62 (16.5%)
50 to 54 Years15 (5.2%)43 (11.4%)
55 to 59 Years35 (12.1%)7 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years14 (4.8%)13 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years33 (11.4%)31 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years22 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mertztown

Median Family Size in Mertztown

Median Family Size in Mertztown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple98 (56.0%)2.95
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother77 (44.0%)3.31
Total Families175 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Mertztown

Median Household Size in Mertztown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple98 (42.8%)2.95
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother77 (33.6%)4.03
Non-family54 (23.6%)1.24
Total Households229 (100.0%)2.91

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mertztown

Out of a total of 229 households in Mertztown, 175 (76.4%) are family households, while 54 (23.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 66, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mertztown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29 (12.7%)
2-Person Households66 (28.8%)25 (10.9%)
3-Person Households45 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households36 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households20 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (76.4%)54 (23.6%)

Female Fertility in Mertztown

Fertility by Age in Mertztown

Average fertility rate in Mertztown is 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 516.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mertztown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)516.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mertztown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mertztown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mertztown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mertztown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma16 (100.0%)232.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mertztown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mertztown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)

Income in Mertztown

Income Overview in Mertztown

Per Capita Income in Mertztown is $31,026, while median incomes of families and households are $80,298 and $82,440 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income666$31,026
Median Family Income175$80,298
Mean Family Income175$93,633
Median Household Income229$82,440
Mean Household Income229$90,868
Income Deficit175$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6660.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)666100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6660.38

Earnings by Sex in Mertztown

Earnings by Sex in Mertztown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male184 (46.7%)$0
Female210 (53.3%)$47,700
Total394 (100.0%)$33,654

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mertztown

The most common earnings brackets in Mertztown are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (25 | 13.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (62 | 29.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mertztown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (7.1%)15 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (13.6%)4 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)24 (11.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (6.5%)26 (12.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)11 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (11.4%)13 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (9.2%)10 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (7.1%)25 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (6.5%)62 (29.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (4.3%)7 (3.3%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)13 (6.2%)
Total184 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mertztown

Average earnings in Mertztown are $35,761 for men and $49,450 for women, a difference of 27.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $36,467, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,467. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,707, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $48,700.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mertztown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,467$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,761$49,450

Family Income in Mertztown

Family Income Brackets in Mertztown

According to the Mertztown family income data, there are 84 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 48.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mertztown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99984.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99984.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993017.1%
$50,000 to $74,99984.6%
$75,000 to $99,9998448.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992413.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+137.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mertztown

4-person families (56 | 32.0%) account for the highest median family income in Mertztown with $91,429 per family, while 2-person families (86 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $38,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mertztown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families86 (49.1%)$76,250
3-Person Families25 (14.3%)$0
4-Person Families56 (32.0%)$91,429
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families8 (4.6%)$0
Total175 (100.0%)$80,298

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mertztown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mertztown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8 (4.6%)$0
1 Earner64 (36.6%)$77,000
2 Earners54 (30.9%)$0
3+ Earners49 (28.0%)$0
Total175 (100.0%)$80,298

Household Income in Mertztown

Household Income Brackets in Mertztown

With 77 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Mertztown, accounting for 33.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mertztown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000156.6%
$10,000 to $14,99983.5%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99983.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994419.2%
$50,000 to $74,99983.5%
$75,000 to $99,9997733.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994921.4%
$150,000 to $199,99973.1%
$200,000+135.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mertztown

The median household income in Mertztown is $82,440, with the highest median household income of $92,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 95 households (41.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mertztown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years57 (24.9%)$48,603
45 to 64 Years95 (41.5%)$92,750
65+ Years77 (33.6%)$80,893
Total229 (100.0%)$82,440

Poverty in Mertztown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertztown

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Mertztown, under 5 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 15 females (32.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertztown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (100.0%)8 (18.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (67.5%)7 (12.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)8 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)26 (24.8%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (32.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (11.7%)64 (17.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertztown

According to the poverty statistics in Mertztown, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertztown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)36 (81.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (32.5%)48 (87.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (100.0%)55 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years15 (100.0%)79 (75.2%)
55 to 64 Years49 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)31 (67.4%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total256 (88.3%)312 (83.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mertztown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mertztown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mertztown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mertztown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (10.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mertztown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mertztown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (10.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Mertztown

Employment by Class of Employer in Mertztown

Among the 394 employed individuals in Mertztown, private company employees (232 | 58.9%), not-for-profit organizations (76 | 19.3%), and local government employees (37 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mertztown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23258.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)153.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)348.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations7619.3%
Local Government Employees379.4%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total394100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mertztown

Employment Status by Age in Mertztown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years105 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total394 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mertztown

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mertztown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma128 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree88 (87.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mertztown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mertztown are Health Diagnosing & Treating (36 | 9.1%), Business & Financial (25 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (23 | 5.8%), Health Technologists (23 | 5.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (15 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mertztown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mertztown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mertztown are Food Preparation & Serving (91 | 23.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 12.2%), and Healthcare Support (10 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Mertztown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mertztown, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mertztown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving61 (67.0%)30 (33.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)109 (73.2%)40 (26.9%)
Total (Overall)184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mertztown are , and Office & Administration (39 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mertztown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mertztown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mertztown are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 7.6%), and Construction & Extraction (8 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mertztown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mertztown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mertztown are Production (54 | 13.7%), Material Moving (12 | 3.0%), and Transportation (11 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mertztown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mertztown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Material Moving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (48.0%)40 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mertztown

Employment Industries in Mertztown

The major employment industries in Mertztown include Educational Services (82 | 20.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (65 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (45 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (38 | 9.6%), and Manufacturing (32 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Mertztown

Employment Industries by Sex in Mertztown

The Mertztown industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (93.9%), and Manufacturing (78.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mertztown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Retail Trade12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Educational Services35 (42.7%)47 (57.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services61 (93.9%)4 (6.1%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (46.7%)210 (53.3%)

Education in Mertztown

School Enrollment in Mertztown

The most common levels of schooling among the 188 students in Mertztown are elementary school (49 | 26.1%), middle school (35 | 18.6%), and college / undergraduate (25 | 13.3%).
School Enrollment in Mertztown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2412.8%
Kindergarten115.9%
Elementary School4926.1%
Middle School3518.6%
High School1910.1%
College / Undergraduate2513.3%
Graduate / Professional2513.3%
Total188100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mertztown

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mertztown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mertztown

Business (25 | 52.1%), social sciences (8 | 16.7%), visual & performing arts (8 | 16.7%), and psychology (7 | 14.6%) are the most common fields of study among 48 individuals in Mertztown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mertztown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology714.6%
Social Sciences816.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2552.1%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts816.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total48100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mertztown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mertztown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mertztown are males with 3 vehicles (106, accounting for 57.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (60, making up 50.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mertztown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (3.8%)
2 Vehicles25 (13.6%)98 (46.7%)
3 Vehicles106 (57.6%)60 (28.6%)
4 Vehicles53 (28.8%)44 (20.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mertztown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mertztown are 5 to 9 minutes (115 commuters, 29.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (73 commuters, 18.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (49 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Mertztown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes369.1%
5 to 9 Minutes11529.2%
10 to 14 Minutes399.9%
15 to 19 Minutes7318.5%
20 to 24 Minutes297.4%
25 to 29 Minutes4912.4%
30 to 34 Minutes338.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes123.0%
60 to 89 Minutes82.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mertztown

The most common commute times in Mertztown are 5 to 9 minutes (56 commuters, 30.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mertztown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (7.1%)23 (11.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes56 (30.4%)59 (28.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (7.1%)26 (12.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes40 (21.7%)33 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (6.5%)17 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (22.8%)7 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (15.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mertztown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mertztown are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (58, 31.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (40, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mertztown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (4.3%)11 (5.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (7.1%)10 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (9.2%)29 (13.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)35 (16.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (7.1%)40 (19.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)33 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)25 (11.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (11.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM58 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM25 (13.6%)4 (1.9%)
Total184 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mertztown

Occupancy by Ownership in Mertztown

Of the total 229 dwellings in Mertztown, owner-occupied units account for 201 (87.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 28 (12.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mertztown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20187.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2812.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units229100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mertztown

Occupancy by Household Size in Mertztown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2912.7%
2-Person Household9139.7%
3-Person Household4519.7%
4+ Person Household6428.0%
Total Housing Units229100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mertztown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mertztown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
2-Person Household91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household51 (79.7%)13 (20.3%)
Total Housing Units201 (87.8%)28 (12.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mertztown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mertztown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree13 (31.7%)28 (68.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mertztown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mertztown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years177.4%
35 to 44 Years4017.5%
45 to 54 Years6930.1%
55 to 64 Years2611.4%
65 to 74 Years6930.1%
75 to 84 Years83.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total229100.0%

Housing Finances in Mertztown

Median Income by Occupancy in Mertztown

Median Income by Occupancy in Mertztown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied201 (87.8%)$87,563
Renter-Occupied28 (12.2%)$0
Average229 (100.0%)$82,440

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mertztown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mertztown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)15 (53.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.5%)13 (46.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mertztown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mertztown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49922 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79929 (14.4%)15 (53.6%)
$800 to $99917 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49961 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (12.4%)13 (46.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99920 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mertztown

Housing Structures in Mertztown

Housing Structures in Mertztown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16471.6%
Single Unit, Attached5222.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments135.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total229100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mertztown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mertztown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached149 (90.8%)15 (9.1%)
Single Unit, Attached52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (87.8%)28 (12.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mertztown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mertztown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms64 (31.8%)28 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms80 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms57 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mertztown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mertztown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas37 (18.4%)13 (46.4%)
Electricity52 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene71 (35.3%)15 (53.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mertztown

Household Vehicle Usage in Mertztown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (14.9%)15 (53.6%)
2 Vehicles73 (36.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles98 (48.8%)13 (46.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mertztown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mertztown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units30171
Median Property Value$103,100$173,400
Median Household Income$43,750$7
Monthly Housing Costs$384$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,682$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mertztown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mertztown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99916 (53.3%)144 (84.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)27 (15.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mertztown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mertztown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)21 (12.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (26.7%)8 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (26.7%)30 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)77 (45.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)49 (28.6%)
Total30 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mertztown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mertztown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (46.7%)89,438 (52,302.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)69 (40.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x16 (53.3%)44 (25.7%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)50 (29.2%)
Total30 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mertztown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mertztown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49930 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mertztown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertztown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertztown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years94 (78.3%)26 (21.7%)
55 to 64 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total640 (96.1%)26 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mertztown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mertztown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mertztown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mertztown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00072 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999201 (88.5%)26 (11.5%)
$100,000 and over234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertztown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertztown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
6 to 18 Years62 (54.4%)52 (45.6%)
19 to 25 Years28 (41.2%)40 (58.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (8.3%)89 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)94 (78.3%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years79 (100.0%)54 (68.3%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total241 (36.2%)483 (72.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mertztown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mertztown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (18.2%)
5 to 17 Years16 (29.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mertztown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mertztown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mertztown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (18.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mertztown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mertztown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (21.7%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mertztown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mertztown

Computing Device Access in Mertztown

Computing Device Access in Mertztown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21593.9%
Smartphone20790.4%
Tablet14563.3%
No Computing Device146.1%
Total229100.0%

Internet Access in Mertztown

Internet Access in Mertztown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home19685.6%
Cellular Data Only83.5%
Satellite Internet114.8%
No Internet146.1%
Total229100.0%

Mertztown Summary

Mertztown is a small borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, about 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The population of Mertztown was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Mertztown was founded in 1750 by John Mertz, a German immigrant. He purchased the land from the local Native Americans and established a small settlement. The town was originally known as Mertz's Town, but the name was eventually shortened to Mertztown.
In the early 19th century, Mertztown was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several mills, including a grist mill, a saw mill, and a paper mill. The paper mill was the largest employer in the area, and it provided jobs for many of the town's residents.
In the late 19th century, Mertztown began to experience a decline in its economy. The paper mill closed in 1891, and the other mills soon followed. The town's population began to decline as well, and by the early 20th century, Mertztown was a small, rural community.

Geography

Mertztown is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The borough is situated in the northern part of Berks County, and it is bordered by Maxatawny Township to the north, Longswamp Township to the east, and Richmond Township to the south.
The borough covers an area of 1.2 square miles, and it is located at an elevation of 441 feet above sea level. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the borough. The climate is humid continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Mertztown's economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The town is also home to a few small technology companies, which provide software development and web design services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mertztown was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Mertztown was $50,938, and the median family income was $60,938. The per capita income was $25,938. About 4.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mertztown?
Total Population of Mertztown is 666.
What is the Total Male Population of Mertztown?
Total Male Population of Mertztown is 290.
What is the Total Female Population of Mertztown?
Total Female Population of Mertztown is 376.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mertztown?
There are 77.13 Males per 100 Females in Mertztown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mertztown?
There are 129.66 Females per 100 Males in Mertztown.
What is the Median Population Age in Mertztown?
Median Population Age in Mertztown is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mertztown
Average Family Size in Mertztown is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mertztown
Average Household Size in Mertztown is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mertztown?
Per Capita income in Mertztown is $31,026.
What is the Median Family Income in Mertztown?
Median Family Income in Mertztown is $80,298.
What is the Median Household income in Mertztown?
Median Household Income in Mertztown is $82,440.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mertztown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mertztown is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mertztown?
There are 394 People in the Labor Forcein in Mertztown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mertztown?
75.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Mertztown.