Mertztown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 530, Mertztown'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

Mertztown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 530. It ranks as the 1322nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mertztown is 51.9 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mertztown is $65,227. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mertztown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mertztown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mertztown, 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.