Myerstown, Pennsylvania
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Myerstown is a borough located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lebanon County, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 3,171.
[edit] Geography
Myerstown is located at 40°22'19" North, 76°18'15" West (40.372058, -76.304208)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Myerstown is completely surrounded by Jackson Township.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,171 people, 1,265 households, and 810 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,375.7/km² (3,559.1/mi²). There were 1,339 housing units at an average density of 580.9/km² (1,502.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.48% White, 1.45% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,265 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $45,698. Males had a median income of $31,985 versus $20,684 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,177. 6.6% of the population and 4.6% of families were below the poverty line. 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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Municipalities and Communities of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (County Seat: Lebanon) |
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| Cities | Lebanon |
| Boroughs | Cleona | Cornwall | Jonestown | Mount Gretna | Myerstown | Palmyra | Richland |
| Townships | Annville | Bethel | Cold Spring | East Hanover | Heidelberg | Jackson | Millcreek | North Annville | North Cornwall | North Lebanon | North Londonderry | South Annville | South Lebanon | South Londonderry | Swatara | Union | West Cornwall | West Lebanon |
| Communities and CDPs | Annville | Avon | Campbelltown | Fort Indiantown Gap | Fredericksburg | Lebanon South | Mount Gretna Heights | Newmanstown | Pleasant Hill | Quentin | Sand Hill | Schaefferstown | Timber Hills |
