McSherrystown, Pennsylvania

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McSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,691 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

McSherrystown is located at 39°48′15″N, 77°1′9″W (39.804202, -77.019301)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,691 people, 1,175 households, and 727 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,998.1/km² (5,138.7/mi²). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 914.0/km² (2,350.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.88% White, 0.52% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 1,175 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $32,286, and the median income for a family was $40,089. Males had a median income of $33,378 versus $20,784 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,158. About 1.4% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] External links

McSherrystownPA.com Unofficial community website by an elected official
Southeast Adams Volunteer Emergency Services aka S.A.V.E.S. McSherrystown VFD and other VFDs consolidated as of 1/1/05
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 39.804202° -77.019301°
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