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Mifflin County

Pennsylvania · 46,682 residents · 411.037 sq mi
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Mifflin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,539. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,682
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K46K46K47K47K1990201020202024Mifflin County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,539
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,085
+23%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(45,644)
Black0.5%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(263)
Asian0.3%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(1,529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(45,199)
Black0.6%(282)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(534)
Asian0.4%(167)
Other1.1%(514)
Diversity Score7.8%(3,664)
Diversity Score
8
+139%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania has about 46,682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania earns about $37,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mifflin County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of people in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mifflin County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 485 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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11 ZIP codes
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