Mercersburg, PA Demographics

A map of Mercersburg's Population by Race

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 1,507 in 2020. It was 85.0% White, 4.2% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mercersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is the 771st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mercersburg's White Population

1,281 residents of Mercersburg identify as White, or 85.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Mercersburg slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #1384 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is less White than neighboring Fort Loudon (93.7% White), Fairview (92.1% White), McConnellsburg (88.3% White), Clear Spring (90.6% White), and Greencastle (88.9% White).

Mercersburg's Black Population

63 residents of Mercersburg identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mercersburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #344 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is more Black than neighboring Fort Loudon (0.9% Black), Fairview (3.9% Black), McConnellsburg (2.5% Black), Clear Spring (0% Black), and Greencastle (2.6% Black).

Mercersburg's Asian Population

17 residents of Mercersburg identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mercersburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #535 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is more Asian than neighboring Fort Loudon (0% Asian), Fairview (0% Asian), and McConnellsburg (0.7% Asian). Mercersburg is less Asian than neighboring Clear Spring (2.4% Asian), and Greencastle (1.5% Asian).

Mercersburg's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Mercersburg identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mercersburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #520 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Loudon (1.5% Hispanic), Fairview (1.3% Hispanic), McConnellsburg (2.3% Hispanic), Clear Spring (2.2% Hispanic), and Greencastle (2.9% Hispanic).

Mercersburg's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Mercersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mercersburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring McConnellsburg (0.3% Native American/Other), and Clear Spring (0.3% Native American/Other). Mercersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Loudon (0.7% Native American/Other), and Fairview (1.3% Native American/Other).

Mercersburg's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Mercersburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mercersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mercersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Loudon (3.2% Multiracial), Fairview (1.3% Multiracial), Clear Spring (4.6% Multiracial), and Greencastle (3.6% Multiracial). Mercersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring McConnellsburg (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.