McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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McSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,077 as of the 2020 census.
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| Coordinates: 39°48′15″N 77°01′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| Settled | 1765 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| • Mayor | Catherine Hagerman |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,077 |
| • Density | 6,012.8/sq mi (2,321.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code | 17344 |
| Area code | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-46376 |
| Website | http://www.mcsherrystownboro.org/ |
McSherrystown was home to the headquarters of Teddy Bear manufacturer Boyds Bears, as well as the oldest operating family-run cigar manufacturer in the U.S. (since 1863), F.X. Smith & Sons. Boyds has since closed down, and in 2018, the cigar company was sold.
History
McSherrystown is the fourth oldest town in Adams County. Its founder, Patrick McSherry (1725–1795), who had family origins stemming from Newry in the south-east of Ulster in the north of Ireland, procured a 300-acre (1.2 km2) tract from the Digges Family in 1763 and proceeded to lay out a number of 5-acre (20,000 m2) lots. The first known deed for one of these lots was dated June 27, 1765. Although McSherry may have intended his effort to be used primarily as outlots for Hanover residents, where they could keep their animals at times and obtain wood, it soon developed into a full-fledged town. McSherry, who lived in Mount Pleasant Township in 1765 and was later tavern-keeper in Littlestown, may never have lived in the town which bears his name.[3]
Geography
McSherrystown is located at 39°48′15″N 77°1′9″W (39.804202, -77.019301).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, McSherrystown had a population of 3,077. The median age was 38.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.9 males age 18 and over.[8]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
There were 1,319 households in McSherrystown, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 37.0% were married-couple households, 19.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 1,382 housing units, of which 4.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.8%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,634 | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 150 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 292 | 9.5% |
2000 census
As of the 2000 census[6], there were 2,691 people, 1,175 households, and 727 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,138.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,984.1/km2). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2,350.7 per square mile (907.6/km2). 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.
Education
The borough is in the Conewago Valley School District.[11]