Myerstown borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Population of Myerstown borough is 3,107.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Male Population of Myerstown borough is 1,715.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Female Population of Myerstown borough is 1,392.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Myerstown borough?

There are 123.20 Males per 100 Females in Myerstown borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Myerstown borough?

There are 81.17 Females per 100 Males in Myerstown borough.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Myerstown borough?

Median Population Age in Myerstown borough is 43.1 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Myerstown borough

Average Family Size in Myerstown borough is 2.9 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Myerstown borough

Average Household Size in Myerstown borough is 2.4 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Myerstown borough?

Per Capita income in Myerstown borough is $28,632.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Myerstown borough?

Median Family Income in Myerstown borough is $58,966.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Myerstown borough Overview

3,107

TOTAL POPULATION

1,715

MALE POPULATION

1,392

FEMALE POPULATION

123.20

MALES / 100 FEMALES

81.17

FEMALES / 100 MALES

43.1

MEDIAN AGE

2.9

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$28,632

PER CAPITA INCOME

$58,966

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$52,429

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

39.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

60.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.40

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,437

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

58.5%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

4.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Myerstown borough

The most populous races in Myerstown borough are White / Caucasian (2,987 | 96.1%), Black / African American (54 | 1.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (52 | 1.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	54	1.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific	5	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.7%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	2,987	96.1%
Two or more Races	27	0.9%
Some other Race	34	1.1%
Total	3,107	100.0%

Ancestry in Myerstown borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Myerstown borough are German (1,103 | 35.5%), English (234 | 7.5%), Irish (204 | 6.6%), Pennsylvania German (169 | 5.4%), and Italian (150 | 4.8%), together accounting for 59.9% of all Myerstown borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	77	2.5%
Blackfeet	9	0.3%
Dutch	44	1.4%
English	234	7.5%
European	81	2.6%
French	27	0.9%
German	1,103	35.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro	5	0.2%
Hungarian	25	0.8%
Irish	204	6.6%
Italian	150	4.8%
Pennsylvania German	169	5.4%
Polish	26	0.8%
Puerto Rican	52	1.7%
Scottish	139	4.5%
Slovak	19	0.6%
Swedish	27	0.9%
Swiss	122	3.9%
Ukrainian	15	0.5%
Welsh	19	0.6%
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Immigrants in Myerstown borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Myerstown borough came from Europe (8 | 0.3%), Ireland (8 | 0.3%), and Northern Europe (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Myerstown borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Europe	8	0.3%
Ireland	8	0.3%
Northern Europe	8	0.3%
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Sex and Age in Myerstown borough

The most populous age groups in Myerstown borough are 10 to 14 Years (204 | 11.9%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (182 | 13.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	34 (2.0%)	65 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years	120 (7.0%)	41 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years	204 (11.9%)	95 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years	129 (7.5%)	96 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years	145 (8.5%)	55 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years	115 (6.7%)	53 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years	141 (8.2%)	81 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years	203 (11.8%)	182 (13.1%)
45 to 49 Years	133 (7.8%)	50 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years	38 (2.2%)	54 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years	26 (1.5%)	59 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years	96 (5.6%)	123 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years	74 (4.3%)	74 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years	43 (2.5%)	67 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years	43 (2.5%)	58 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years	13 (0.8%)	99 (7.1%)
85 Years and over	158 (9.2%)	105 (7.5%)
Total	1,715 (100.0%)	1,392 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Myerstown borough

Median Family Size in Myerstown borough

The median family size in Myerstown borough is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (569 | 75.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (58 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	569 (75.5%)	2.99
Single Male/Father	58 (7.7%)	2.29
Single Female/Mother	127 (16.8%)	2.79
Total Families	754 (100.0%)	2.90

Median Household Size in Myerstown borough

The median household size in Myerstown borough is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (127 | 10.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (504 | 40.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	569 (45.2%)	3.03
Single Male/Father	58 (4.6%)	2.88
Single Female/Mother	127 (10.1%)	3.09
Non-family	504 (40.1%)	1.37
Total Households	1,258 (100.0%)	2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Myerstown borough

Out of a total of 1,258 households in Myerstown borough, 754 (59.9%) are family households, while 504 (40.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 353, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 345.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	345 (27.4%)
2-Person Households	353 (28.1%)	159 (12.6%)
3-Person Households	146 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	193 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	42 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	20 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	754 (59.9%)	504 (40.1%)

Female Fertility in Myerstown borough

Fertility by Age in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Myerstown borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Myerstown borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Myerstown borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Myerstown borough

Income Overview in Myerstown borough

Per Capita Income in Myerstown borough is $28,632, while median incomes of families and households are $58,966 and $52,429 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	3,107	$28,632
Median Family Income	754	$58,966
Mean Family Income	754	$77,548
Median Household Income	1,258	$52,429
Mean Household Income	1,258	$68,363
Income Deficit	754	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	3,107	39.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	3,107	60.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	3,107	0.40

Earnings by Sex in Myerstown borough

Average Earnings in Myerstown borough are $34,219, $49,038 for men and $29,875 for women, a difference of 39.1%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	852 (55.8%)	$49,038
Female	676 (44.2%)	$29,875
Total	1,528 (100.0%)	$34,219

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Myerstown borough

The most common earnings brackets in Myerstown borough are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (148 | 17.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (103 | 15.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	8 (0.9%)	27 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	79 (11.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499	27 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	36 (4.2%)	91 (13.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499	84 (9.9%)	9 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999	8 (0.9%)	60 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	51 (6.0%)	29 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	66 (7.7%)	44 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999	57 (6.7%)	103 (15.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	60 (7.0%)	23 (3.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	39 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	34 (4.0%)	9 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999	148 (17.4%)	84 (12.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999	67 (7.9%)	13 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	76 (8.9%)	12 (1.8%)
$100,000+	86 (10.1%)	46 (6.8%)
Total	852 (100.0%)	676 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Myerstown borough

Average earnings in Myerstown borough are $53,036 for men and $32,262 for women, a difference of 39.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,753, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $51,058. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,022, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,000.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$51,058	$0
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	$55,753	$44,022
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$53,036	$32,262

Family Income in Myerstown borough

Family Income Brackets in Myerstown borough

According to the Myerstown borough family income data, there are 148 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	36	4.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	48	6.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	82	10.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	148	19.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	138	18.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	89	11.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	142	18.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	19	2.5%
$200,000+	52	6.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Myerstown borough

3-person families (84 | 11.1%) account for the highest median family income in Myerstown borough with $135,357 per family, while 3-person families (84 | 11.1%) have the highest median income of $45,119 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	429 (56.9%)	$40,625
3-Person Families	84 (11.1%)	$135,357
4-Person Families	190 (25.2%)	$108,095
5-Person Families	31 (4.1%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	20 (2.6%)	$0
Total	754 (100.0%)	$58,966

Family Income by Number of Earners in Myerstown borough

The median family income in Myerstown borough is $58,966, with families comprising 3+ earners (75) having the highest median family income of $108,631, while families with no earners (205) have the lowest median family income of $37,591, accounting for 10.0% and 27.2% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	205 (27.2%)	$37,591
1 Earner	220 (29.2%)	$54,000
2 Earners	254 (33.7%)	$89,531
3+ Earners	75 (10.0%)	$108,631
Total	754 (100.0%)	$58,966

Household Income in Myerstown borough

Household Income Brackets in Myerstown borough

With 272 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Myerstown borough, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 39 households (3.1%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	39	3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	63	5.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	133	10.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	107	8.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	253	20.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	272	21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	123	9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	169	13.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	47	3.7%
$200,000+	52	4.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Myerstown borough

The median household income in Myerstown borough is $52,429, with the highest median household income of $77,981 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 469 households (37.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 65 households (5.2%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	65 (5.2%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	469 (37.3%)	$77,981
45 to 64 Years	337 (26.8%)	$69,792
65+ Years	387 (30.8%)	$37,344
Total	1,258 (100.0%)	$52,429

Poverty in Myerstown borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Myerstown borough

With 10.0% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Myerstown borough, 18 to 24 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 73 males (42.4%) and 48 females (54.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	73 (42.4%)	47 (41.6%)
25 to 34 Years	16 (13.9%)	48 (54.5%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years	30 (17.5%)	9 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years	13 (11.1%)	18 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years	18 (16.4%)	30 (22.2%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	32 (17.2%)
Total	167 (10.0%)	208 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Myerstown borough

According to the poverty statistics in Myerstown borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	34 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	222 (92.9%)	82 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	85 (100.0%)	54 (100.0%)
15 Years	78 (100.0%)	14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	24 (100.0%)	24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	99 (57.6%)	66 (58.4%)
25 to 34 Years	99 (86.1%)	40 (45.5%)
35 to 44 Years	344 (100.0%)	239 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years	141 (82.5%)	95 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years	104 (88.9%)	164 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years	92 (83.6%)	105 (77.8%)
75 Years and over	174 (100.0%)	154 (82.8%)
Total	1,496 (90.0%)	1,078 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Myerstown borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Myerstown borough show that 3.3% or 19 of the total 569 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.3%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	337 (94.7%)	19 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children	162 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	550 (96.7%)	19 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Myerstown borough

According to the poverty data in Myerstown borough, 15.5% or 9 single-father households and 21.3% or 27 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (40.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (40.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	9 (40.9%)	11 (18.3%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	16 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	9 (15.5%)	27 (21.3%)

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

The poverty data for Myerstown borough shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 36 of the single-parent households (19.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (5.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (24.4%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	19 (5.3%)	20 (24.4%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	16 (21.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	19 (3.3%)	36 (19.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Myerstown borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Myerstown borough

Among the 1,373 employed individuals in Myerstown borough, private company employees (931 | 67.8%), not-for-profit organizations (171 | 12.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (156 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	931	67.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	19	1.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	156	11.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations	171	12.4%
Local Government Employees	88	6.4%
State Government Employees	8	0.6%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,373	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Myerstown borough

According to the labor force statistics for Myerstown borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,456), 58.5% or 1,437 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 63 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.4% or 591 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.4% or 22 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	90 (67.7%)	22 (24.4%)
20 to 24 Years	114 (57.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	152 (90.5%)	17 (11.2%)
30 to 34 Years	19 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	591 (97.4%)	16 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years	214 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	67 (78.8%)	8 (11.9%)
60 to 64 Years	135 (61.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	54 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,437 (58.5%)	63 (4.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Myerstown borough

According to labor force statistics for Myerstown borough, 84.8% of individuals (1,178) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,389) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 41 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.4% or 351 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 41 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	126 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	601 (86.5%)	47 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree	351 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	100 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,178 (84.8%)	49 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Myerstown borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Myerstown borough are Health Diagnosing & Treating (159 | 11.6%), Management (111 | 8.1%), Community & Social Service (57 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (49 | 3.6%), and Health Technologists (46 | 3.4%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Myerstown borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	91 (82.0%)	20 (18.0%)
Business & Financial	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	13 (22.8%)	44 (77.2%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	13 (26.5%)	36 (73.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	159 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	139 (38.4%)	223 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Myerstown borough are Cleaning & Maintenance (73 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (40 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (29 | 2.1%), Law Enforcement (15 | 1.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (14 | 1.0%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Myerstown borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	40 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	41 (56.2%)	32 (43.8%)
Personal Care & Service	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	80 (49.1%)	83 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Myerstown borough are Office & Administration (164 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (161 | 11.7%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	102 (63.3%)	59 (36.6%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	164 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	102 (31.4%)	223 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Myerstown borough are Construction & Extraction (74 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (60 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 1.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	74 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	60 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	156 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Myerstown borough are Production (232 | 16.9%), Material Moving (84 | 6.1%), and Transportation (51 | 3.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	173 (74.6%)	59 (25.4%)
Transportation	40 (78.4%)	11 (21.6%)
Material Moving	66 (78.6%)	18 (21.4%)
Total (Category)	279 (76.0%)	88 (24.0%)
Total (Overall)	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Myerstown borough

Employment Industries in Myerstown borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Myerstown borough

The Myerstown borough industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	136 (94.4%)	8 (5.6%)
Manufacturing	238 (80.9%)	56 (19.1%)
Wholesale Trade	27 (73.0%)	10 (27.0%)
Retail Trade	96 (48.0%)	104 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	14 (23.7%)	45 (76.3%)
Professional & Scientific	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	33 (75.0%)	11 (25.0%)
Educational Services	22 (37.9%)	36 (62.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	217 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	16 (30.2%)	37 (69.8%)
Public Administration	15 (39.5%)	23 (60.5%)
Total	756 (55.1%)	617 (44.9%)

Education in Myerstown borough

School Enrollment in Myerstown borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 655 students in Myerstown borough are elementary school (264 | 40.3%), high school (154 | 23.5%), and middle school (152 | 23.2%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	19	2.9%
Kindergarten	16	2.4%
Elementary School	264	40.3%
Middle School	152	23.2%
High School	154	23.5%
College / Undergraduate	50	7.6%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	655	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Myerstown borough

Out of a total of 655 students who are enrolled in schools in Myerstown borough, 133 (20.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 522 (79.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	161 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	180 (62.9%)	106 (37.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	107 (88.4%)	14 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Total	522 (79.7%)	133 (20.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Myerstown borough

Business (48 | 20.6%), science & technology (32 | 13.7%), education (32 | 13.7%), visual & performing arts (20 | 8.6%), and physical & health sciences (17 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 233 individuals in Myerstown borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	14	6.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	14	6.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	17	7.3%
Psychology	13	5.6%
Social Sciences	16	6.9%
Engineering	9	3.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	32	13.7%
Business	48	20.6%
Education	32	13.7%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	9	3.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	20	8.6%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	9	3.9%
Total	233	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Myerstown borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Myerstown borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Myerstown borough are males with 2 vehicles (488, accounting for 64.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (398, making up 79.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	79 (10.4%)	99 (16.1%)
2 Vehicles	488 (64.5%)	398 (64.5%)
3 Vehicles	147 (19.4%)	106 (17.2%)
4 Vehicles	29 (3.8%)	14 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	756 (100.0%)	617 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Myerstown borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Myerstown borough are 5 to 9 minutes (239 commuters, 19.4%), less than 5 minutes (219 commuters, 17.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (207 commuters, 16.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	219	17.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	239	19.4%
10 to 14 Minutes	148	12.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	207	16.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	121	9.8%
25 to 29 Minutes	66	5.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	62	5.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	25	2.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	87	7.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	41	3.3%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	15	1.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Myerstown borough

The most common commute times in Myerstown borough are 5 to 9 minutes (173 commuters, 26.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (152 commuters, 26.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	67 (10.4%)	152 (26.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	173 (26.8%)	66 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes	70 (10.8%)	78 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes	94 (14.6%)	113 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes	89 (13.8%)	32 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes	37 (5.7%)	29 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	23 (3.6%)	39 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	36 (5.6%)	51 (8.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	16 (2.5%)	25 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Myerstown borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Myerstown borough are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (104, 16.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (132, 22.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	100 (15.5%)	47 (8.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	76 (11.8%)	32 (5.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	104 (16.1%)	94 (16.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	56 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	76 (11.8%)	72 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	57 (8.8%)	46 (7.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	9 (1.4%)	132 (22.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	40 (6.2%)	15 (2.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	24 (3.7%)	21 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	46 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	33 (5.1%)	69 (11.8%)
Total	645 (100.0%)	585 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Myerstown borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Myerstown borough

Of the total 1,258 dwellings in Myerstown borough, owner-occupied units account for 795 (63.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 463 (36.8%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	795	63.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	463	36.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,258	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Myerstown borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	345	27.4%
2-Person Household	512	40.7%
3-Person Household	146	11.6%
4+ Person Household	255	20.3%
Total Housing Units	1,258	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Myerstown borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	118 (34.2%)	227 (65.8%)
2-Person Household	345 (67.4%)	167 (32.6%)
3-Person Household	93 (63.7%)	53 (36.3%)
4+ Person Household	239 (93.7%)	16 (6.3%)
Total Housing Units	795 (63.2%)	463 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Myerstown borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	51 (27.6%)	134 (72.4%)
High School Diploma	409 (64.6%)	224 (35.4%)
College/Associate Degree	220 (73.6%)	79 (26.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	115 (81.6%)	26 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	208	16.5%
35 to 44 Years	326	25.9%
45 to 54 Years	154	12.2%
55 to 64 Years	183	14.5%
65 to 74 Years	161	12.8%
75 to 84 Years	99	7.9%
85 Years and Over	127	10.1%
Total	1,258	100.0%

Housing Finances in Myerstown borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Myerstown borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	795 (63.2%)	$73,910
Renter-Occupied	463 (36.8%)	$40,335
Average	1,258 (100.0%)	$52,429

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Myerstown borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	20 (2.5%)	10 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999	8 (1.0%)	68 (14.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999	19 (2.4%)	38 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	68 (8.6%)	39 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	133 (16.7%)	120 (25.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	161 (20.3%)	111 (24.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	123 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	155 (19.5%)	14 (3.0%)
$150,000 or more	99 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	795 (100.0%)	463 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Myerstown borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	10 (1.3%)	18 (3.9%)
$300 to $499	77 (9.7%)	30 (6.5%)
$500 to $799	248 (31.2%)	89 (19.2%)
$800 to $999	18 (2.3%)	99 (21.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499	261 (32.8%)	116 (25.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999	151 (19.0%)	32 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499	13 (1.6%)	20 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999	17 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)
Total	795 (100.0%)	463 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Myerstown borough

Housing Structures in Myerstown borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	613	48.7%
Single Unit, Attached	268	21.3%
2 Unit Apartments	177	14.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	107	8.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	11	0.9%
10 or more Apartments	82	6.5%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	1,258	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Myerstown borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	572 (93.3%)	41 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached	213 (79.5%)	55 (20.5%)
2 Unit Apartments	10 (5.7%)	167 (94.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	107 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	82 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	795 (63.2%)	463 (36.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Myerstown borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	8 (1.0%)	139 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	210 (26.4%)	236 (51.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	387 (48.7%)	40 (8.6%)
8 or more Rooms	190 (23.9%)	48 (10.4%)
Total	795 (100.0%)	463 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Myerstown borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	305 (38.4%)	178 (38.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	70 (8.8%)	188 (40.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	384 (48.3%)	89 (19.2%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)
All other Fuels	36 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	795 (100.0%)	463 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Myerstown borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	25 (3.1%)	81 (17.5%)
1 Vehicle	137 (17.2%)	262 (56.6%)
2 Vehicles	519 (65.3%)	101 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles	114 (14.3%)	19 (4.1%)
Total	795 (100.0%)	463 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Myerstown borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Myerstown borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	336	459
Median Property Value	$162,000	$177,700
Median Household Income	$56,389	$55
Monthly Housing Costs	$610	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,771	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Myerstown borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	38 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	44 (13.1%)	39 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999	254 (75.6%)	382 (83.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	336 (100.0%)	459 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Myerstown borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	18 (5.4%)	8 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999	10 (3.0%)	11 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999	52 (15.5%)	17 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	78 (23.2%)	16 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	56 (16.7%)	55 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	40 (11.9%)	105 (22.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	38 (11.3%)	83 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more	44 (13.1%)	117 (25.5%)
Total	336 (100.0%)	459 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Myerstown borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	149 (44.4%)	88,203 (19,216.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x	58 (17.3%)	210 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	15 (4.5%)	153 (33.3%)
4.0x or more	105 (31.2%)	61 (13.3%)
Total	336 (100.0%)	459 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Myerstown borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	32 (9.5%)	11 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,499	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	249 (74.1%)	120 (26.1%)
Total	336 (100.0%)	459 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Myerstown borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	75 (75.8%)	24 (24.2%)
6 to 18 Years	354 (55.6%)	283 (44.4%)
19 to 25 Years	183 (65.4%)	97 (34.6%)
26 to 34 Years	171 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	534 (88.0%)	73 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years	217 (78.9%)	58 (21.1%)
55 to 64 Years	284 (95.0%)	15 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years	245 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	360 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,423 (81.5%)	550 (18.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Myerstown borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	75 (75.8%)	24 (24.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	354 (55.6%)	283 (44.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	183 (65.4%)	97 (34.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Myerstown borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	305 (85.0%)	54 (15.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	681 (94.5%)	40 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	504 (88.1%)	68 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	303 (68.4%)	140 (31.6%)
$100,000 and over	630 (71.8%)	248 (28.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	34 (34.3%)	41 (41.4%)
6 to 18 Years	142 (22.3%)	237 (37.2%)
19 to 25 Years	30 (10.7%)	165 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years	49 (28.6%)	122 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years	54 (8.9%)	480 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years	80 (29.1%)	142 (51.6%)
55 to 64 Years	101 (33.8%)	205 (68.6%)
65 to 74 Years	245 (100.0%)	138 (56.3%)
75 Years and over	360 (100.0%)	293 (81.4%)
Total	1,095 (36.8%)	1,823 (61.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Myerstown borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	59 (13.9%)	14 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years	16 (5.6%)	37 (18.4%)
35 to 64 Years	72 (11.4%)	26 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	29 (21.5%)
75 Years and over	132 (75.9%)	153 (82.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Myerstown borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Myerstown borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.4%)
75 Years and over	54 (31.0%)	36 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Myerstown borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	33 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	72 (41.4%)	17 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Myerstown borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	49 (11.5%)	14 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years	16 (5.6%)	15 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years	30 (4.8%)	9 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Myerstown borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	39 (6.2%)	26 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	28 (16.1%)	146 (78.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Myerstown borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	34 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	39 (6.2%)	17 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Myerstown borough

Computing Device Access in Myerstown borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	727	57.8%
Smartphone	965	76.7%
Tablet	642	51.0%
No Computing Device	163	13.0%
Total	1,258	100.0%

Internet Access in Myerstown borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	9	0.7%
Broadband Home	825	65.6%
Cellular Data Only	173	13.8%
Satellite Internet	32	2.5%
No Internet	227	18.0%
Total	1,258	100.0%

Myerstown borough Summary

Myerstown Borough is a small borough located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, approximately 10 miles east of the city of Lebanon. The borough is part of the Lebanon Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 2,500 people.

History

Myerstown Borough was founded in 1755 by John Myer, a German immigrant. The town was originally known as Myer's Town, but the name was changed to Myerstown in 1845. The town was incorporated as a borough in 1851.

Myerstown was an important stop on the Reading Railroad, which ran through the town from 1837 to 1952. The railroad was a major factor in the growth of the town, as it allowed for the transportation of goods and people.

The town was also home to a number of industries, including a brickyard, a tannery, a sawmill, and a flour mill. The town was also home to a number of churches, including the First United Methodist Church, which was founded in 1845.

Geography

Myerstown Borough is located in the southeastern part of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, approximately 10 miles east of the city of Lebanon. The borough is bordered by Jackson Township to the north, Heidelberg Township to the east, Bethel Township to the south, and Millcreek Township to the west.

The borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The borough is located in the Susquehanna River watershed and is home to several creeks, including Mill Creek, which runs through the center of town.

Economy

Myerstown Borough is a small, rural community with a population of approximately 2,500 people. The town is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a metal fabricator.

The town is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including dairy farms, poultry farms, and vegetable farms. The town is also home to a number of wineries and breweries, as well as a number of tourist attractions, including the Myerstown Historical Society Museum and the Myerstown Railroad Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Myerstown Borough had a population of 2,521 people. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

The median household income in Myerstown Borough was $45,938, and the median family income was $54,844. The per capita income for the borough was $21,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Population of Myerstown borough is 3,107.

What is the Total Male Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Male Population of Myerstown borough is 1,715.

What is the Total Female Population of Myerstown borough?

Total Female Population of Myerstown borough is 1,392.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Myerstown borough?

There are 123.20 Males per 100 Females in Myerstown borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Myerstown borough?

There are 81.17 Females per 100 Males in Myerstown borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Myerstown borough?

Median Population Age in Myerstown borough is 43.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Myerstown borough

Average Family Size in Myerstown borough is 2.9 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Myerstown borough

Average Household Size in Myerstown borough is 2.4 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Myerstown borough?

Per Capita income in Myerstown borough is $28,632.

What is the Median Family Income in Myerstown borough?

Median Family Income in Myerstown borough is $58,966.

What is the Median Household income in Myerstown borough?

Median Household Income in Myerstown borough is $52,429.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Myerstown borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Myerstown borough is 39.1%.

Women in Myerstown borough earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Myerstown borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Myerstown borough is 0.40.

How Large is the Labor Force in Myerstown borough?

There are 1,437 People in the Labor Forcein in Myerstown borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Myerstown borough?

58.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Myerstown borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Myerstown borough?

Unemployment Rate in Myerstown borough is 4.4%.