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Mercersburg, Pennsylvania is 38 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 77 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Franklin county. The population of the town is 1,540.
In Mercersburg, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Mercersburg had a median family income of $46,042.
Among Mercersburg political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Mercersburg, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Mercersburg offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Mercersburg, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Mercersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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