Markleysburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 334, Markleysburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Markleysburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. The total population is 334. It ranks as the 1540th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Markleysburg is 35.0 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Markleysburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Markleysburg is $80,833. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Markleysburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Markleysburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Markleysburg, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.