Mertztown, PA Demographics

A map of Mertztown's Population by Race

Mertztown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 530, a large decrease from the 600 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 3.8% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mertztown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mertztown has become more 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 Mertztown, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 17.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mertztown is ranked the 1322nd 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). Mertztown was ranked the 1235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mertztown's White Population

480 residents of Mertztown, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mertztown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Mertztown ranks 731st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Mertztown's population has decreased from 92.8% to 90.6%.

Mertztown is more White than neighboring Topton (86.6% White), Maxatawny (42.9% White), Breinigsville (54.8% White), and Alburtis (68.7% White). Mertztown is less White than neighboring Bowers (100% White).

Mertztown's Black Population

19 residents of Mertztown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mertztown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Mertztown ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 19. Black residents' share of Mertztown's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.6%.

Mertztown is more Black than neighboring Topton (1.5% Black), Maxatawny (0% Black), Breinigsville (3.4% Black), Alburtis (3.2% Black), and Bowers (0% Black).

Mertztown's Asian Population

0 residents of Mertztown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mertztown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Mertztown ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Mertztown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mertztown is less Asian than neighboring Maxatawny (57.1% Asian), Breinigsville (16.8% Asian), and Alburtis (2.8% Asian).

Mertztown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Mertztown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mertztown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Mertztown ranks 629th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mertztown's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Mertztown is less Hispanic than neighboring Topton (6.5% Hispanic), Breinigsville (21.8% Hispanic), and Alburtis (17.8% Hispanic).

Mertztown's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Mertztown, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mertztown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Mertztown ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 11. Native American/Other residents' share of Mertztown's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Mertztown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Topton (0.5% Native American/Other), Maxatawny (0% Native American/Other), Breinigsville (0% Native American/Other), and Bowers (0% Native American/Other). Mertztown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alburtis (2.3% Native American/Other).

Mertztown's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Mertztown, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mertztown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Mertztown ranks 854th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mertztown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mertztown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Mertztown is more Multiracial than neighboring Maxatawny (0% Multiracial), Breinigsville (3.2% Multiracial), and Bowers (0% Multiracial). Mertztown is less Multiracial than neighboring Topton (4.9% Multiracial), and Alburtis (5.3% 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.