Mercersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Mercersburg is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with 1,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peters, 3.2 miles N.
- 1,507residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,671 / sq mipopulation density
- 17236ZIP code
About Mercersburg
Mercersburg is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 72 miles (116 km) southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital. As of the 2020 census, Mercersburg had a population of 1,507.
Due to its location in a rural area, it had a relatively large percentage of African-American workers who had been enslaved from the Revolution. It was called "Black Town" in the early 19th century before incorporation under its current name. Refugee African Americans escaping from slavery in the South also settled here, and the area was known as "Little Africa".
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Living in Mercersburg
- Median household income
- $66,114
- Median home value
- $210,700
- Median rent
- $804/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Mercersburg had 1,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,671 per sq mi (645 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mercersburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.90 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8319° N, 77.9029° W |
| ZIP code | 17236 |
| Official website | mercersburg.org/borough |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4248704 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mercersburg
- Peters3.2 mi N
- Montgomery4.0 mi S
- Fort Loudon6.2 mi N
- Warren6.8 mi SW
- Ayr7.5 mi W
- St. Thomas8.3 mi NE
- McConnellsburg8.5 mi NW
- Fairview, MD9.0 mi S
- Greencastle9.8 mi E
- Todd10.2 mi N
- Marion10.9 mi E
- Cearfoss, MD11.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Mercersburg
What county is Mercersburg in?
Mercersburg is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Mercersburg, PA?
1,507 people lived in Mercersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mercersburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Mercersburg is 17236.
What is the elevation of Mercersburg?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mercersburg?
Peters (3.2 mi), Montgomery (4.0 mi), Fort Loudon (6.2 mi), Warren (6.8 mi), Ayr (7.5 mi).
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