Meyersdale Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2473 people, 1019 households, and 666 families living in the borough. The population density was 2950.7 people per square mile (1139.27/km˛), it is 413th most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 1089 housing units at an average density of 1296.4 per square mile (500.54/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.31 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the Meyersdale Borough, 22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% were 18 to 24, 26.4% were 25 to 44, 21.8% were 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The median age is 40.9 years, The median age of males was 37.3 years, for females the median age was 43.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 99.35% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.12% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $24652, it is 98th poorest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $29798, it would be the 72nd lowest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $14116, it would be the 214th lowest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income of borough was $16719, Males have a median income of $21696 versus $11569 for females.
In 2000, 480 pupils and students, of which 47.08% are male and 52.92% are female, 19.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.79% nursery or pri school, 5.63% kindergarten, 54.79% elementary school, 23.13% high school and 11.67% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2473 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2473 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2469 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2433 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2406 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2384 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2354 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2326 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2308 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2295 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2273 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 128 | 135 | 263 |
| High school | 57 | 54 | 111 |
| College or graduate school | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyersdale borough, Pennsylvania | $24652 | $29798 | $14116 |
| Somerset County, Pennsylvania | $30911 | $36822 | $15178 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |