Mertztown is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Mertztown has a 2024 population of 666. Mertztown is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -28.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 933 in 2020.
The average household income in Mertztown is $90,868 with a poverty rate of 14.71%. The median age in Mertztown is 43.2 years: 38 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mertztown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 93.69% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 229 | 2.91 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 98 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 77 | 4.03 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 54 | 1.24 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 8.08% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 24.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 1.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 9.24% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 51.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 3% |
| Some College | 8 | 1.85% |
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 | 397 | 349 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,700 | $0 | $48,700 |
| High School Graduate | $36,576 | $36,467 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $35,761 | $49,450 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $0 | $60,707 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$35,761
Average Male
$49,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.17% of Mertztown residents speak only English, while 6.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 87 | 14.9% |
| Black | 26 | 11 | 42.31% |
14.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.72%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mertztown is Black, with 42.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mertztown is White, with 14.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| Some College | 12.93% |
| High School | 11.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,298 | $93,633 |
| Households | $82,440 | $90,868 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $58,817 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 7.59% |
| Black | 15 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.8%
Labor Force Participation
75.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
79.43%
Born in Mertztown
93.69%
Native Born
6.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
93.69% of Mertztown residents were born in the United States, with 79.43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 666 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 666 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 666 | -151 | -18.48% |
| 2021 | 817 | -116 | -12.43% |
| 2020 | 933 | -30 | -3.12% |
| 2019 | 963 | 175 | 22.21% |
| 2018 | 788 | 25 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 763 | 67 | 9.63% |
| 2016 | 696 | -142 | -16.95% |
| 2015 | 838 | -60 | -6.68% |
| 2014 | 898 | 40 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 858 | -26 | -2.94% |
| 2012 | 884 | 79 | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 805 | 141 | 21.23% |
| 2010 | 664 | 0 | 0% |