McSherrystown, PA Demographics

A map of McSherrystown's Population by Race

McSherrystown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,114, a slight increase from the 3,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McSherrystown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McSherrystown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In McSherrystown, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McSherrystown is ranked the 458th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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). McSherrystown was ranked the 457th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McSherrystown's White Population

2,994 residents of McSherrystown, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McSherrystown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. McSherrystown ranks 1449th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's White population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of McSherrystown's population has increased from 83.6% to 96.1%.

McSherrystown is more White than neighboring Pennville (87% White), Hanover (78% White), Parkville (81.2% White), and New Oxford (82% White). McSherrystown is less White than neighboring Midway (97.6% White).

McSherrystown's Black Population

0 residents of McSherrystown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McSherrystown is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. McSherrystown ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of McSherrystown's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

McSherrystown is less Black than neighboring Hanover (3.4% Black), Parkville (1.4% Black), and New Oxford (0.8% Black).

McSherrystown's Asian Population

0 residents of McSherrystown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McSherrystown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. McSherrystown ranks 647th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of McSherrystown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

McSherrystown is less Asian than neighboring Hanover (1.5% Asian), and New Oxford (0.8% Asian).

McSherrystown's Hispanic Population

114 residents of McSherrystown, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McSherrystown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. McSherrystown ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Hispanic residents' share of McSherrystown's population has decreased from 9.5% to 3.7%.

McSherrystown is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (2.4% Hispanic). McSherrystown is less Hispanic than neighboring Pennville (11.4% Hispanic), Hanover (12.7% Hispanic), Parkville (10.7% Hispanic), and New Oxford (14.3% Hispanic).

McSherrystown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of McSherrystown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McSherrystown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. McSherrystown ranks 601st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of McSherrystown's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

McSherrystown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pennville (0.2% Native American/Other), Hanover (0.3% Native American/Other), and Parkville (1.2% Native American/Other).

McSherrystown's Multiracial Population

6 residents of McSherrystown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McSherrystown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. McSherrystown ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSherrystown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 94.7%. Multiracial residents' share of McSherrystown's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.2%.

McSherrystown is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (0% Multiracial). McSherrystown is less Multiracial than neighboring Pennville (1.4% Multiracial), Hanover (4.2% Multiracial), Parkville (5.5% Multiracial), and New Oxford (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.