CensusDepth
Home / Cities / Pennsylvania / West Myerstown CDP

West Myerstown CDP, Pennsylvania

City

Population: 1,493 (2023 estimate)

Located in Pennsylvania , Pennsylvania

Census Bureau data for West Myerstown CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

← Cities in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania →

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — West Myerstown CDP

What is the median household income in West Myerstown CDP?
The median household income in West Myerstown CDP is $80,650 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in West Myerstown CDP?
The poverty rate in West Myerstown CDP is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in West Myerstown CDP?
$262,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in West Myerstown CDP?
The median gross rent in West Myerstown CDP is $938 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of West Myerstown CDP residents have a college degree?
32.4% of adults in West Myerstown CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,493
Median Income
$80,650
Median Home Value
$262,600
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
42.0 yrs

Demographics

Total Population 1,493
Median Age 42.0
Female 59.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 83.9% Black 13.1% Asian 0.6% Two or More 1.7% Other 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,650 ±$19,009
+$4,569 vs. state
Per Capita Income $78,225
Median Family Income $100,033
Poverty Rate 0.0%
-8.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.3%
$15–25k
18.2%
$25–35k
3.4%
$35–50k
1.7%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
18.3%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
12.6%
$200k+
4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 644
Owner-Occupied 57.3%
Renter-Occupied 42.7%
Vacancy Rate 0.0%
Median Home Value $262,600
+$22,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $938
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.4%
Home Value Distribution
$200–300k
57.5%
$300–500k
30.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
55.8%
$1–1.5k
27.3%
$1.5–2k
16.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
45.7%
3+
18.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.4%
Single-fam. att.
30.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.6%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
13.8%
2010+
30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.4%
-2.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 10.3%
Some College / Associate 11.1%
Less Than High School 0.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 74.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
-1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 14.0%
Private For-Profit 82.6%
Industry
Retail
31.0%
Edu/Health
23.1%
Wholesale
12.6%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Transportation
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Construction
2.7%
Public Admin
1.6%
Prof. Services
1.4%
Occupation
Management
35.0%
Sales
26.1%
Production
23.7%
Food Prep
12.5%
Construction
2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min
Drove Alone 87.7%
Carpool 2.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 644
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
10.7%
10–14
1.4%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
4.0%
35–44
26.7%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
1.9%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
12.9%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 23.6% Working age (18–64): 76.4% 65 and over: 20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.1%
With a Disability 13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.7%
Uninsured 3.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.9%
Has a Computer 92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Compare West Myerstown CDP

Compare to another city →