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Mifflintown

Pennsylvania · 840 residents · 0.14 sq mi
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Mifflintown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,400. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
840
−2%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,000 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7688659621K1K1990201020202024Mifflintown
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,167
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,231
+47%since 2000
from $14,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
56.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(75)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(176)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(578)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(228)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(438)
Diversity Score
52
+155%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania?

Mifflintown, Pennsylvania has about 840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania earns about $42,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mifflintown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mifflintown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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