meyersdale, pennsylvania

Meyersdale is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,473.

Geography

Meyersdale is located at 39°48'49" North, 79°1'35" West (39.813643, -79.026494). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,473 people, 1,019 households, and 666 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,136.7/km² (2,950.7/mi²). There are 1,089 housing units at an average density of 500.6/km² (1,299.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 99.35% White, 0.24% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,019 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.89. In the borough the population is spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.9 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $24,652, and the median income for a family is $29,798. Males have a median income of $26,167 versus $18,205 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $14,116. 20.4% of the population and 16.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.4% of those under the age of 18 and 18.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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