Mifflin, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Borough
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Location of Mifflin in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Juniata
Settled	1849
Incorporated	1853
Area
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation (church at center of borough)	456 ft (139 m)
Highest elevation (western borough boundary)	580 ft (180 m)
Lowest elevation (Juniata River)	418 ft (127 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	530
• Density	3,045.98/sq mi (1,174.45/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code	17058
Area code(s)	717
FIPS code	42-49272

Mifflin is a small town, also called a borough, located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 534 people lived there.

History of Mifflin

1895 bird's-eye-view of Mifflin, then known as Patterson

Mifflin was first started as a town called Patterson. Long ago, Mifflin was a very important stop for trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Even today, train tracks still go through the town. These tracks are now owned by the Norfolk Southern Railway.

The old train station building from the Pennsylvania Railroad is still in Mifflin. It is no longer used, but it stands as a reminder of the town's past. Mifflin got its name from Thomas Mifflin, who was the very first Governor of Pennsylvania.

Where is Mifflin Located?

Mifflin is found at these coordinates: 40°34′6″N 77°24′13″W / 40.56833°N 77.40361°W / 40.56833; -77.40361. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau says that Mifflin is a small area of land. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.

How Many People Live in Mifflin?

In the year 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 627 people lived in Mifflin. These people lived in 234 households, and 165 of these were families. The town had about 3,507 people per square mile. There were also 260 housing units available.

Most of the people in Mifflin were White (92.82%). A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other races, and a few were from two or more races. About 6.38% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

Who Lives in Mifflin's Households?

Out of the 234 households, 38.5% had children under 18 living there. About 49.1% were married couples living together. Some households (13.2%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 29.1% of households were not families.

Almost a quarter of all households (23.5%) had only one person living in them. About 10.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.66 people, and each family had 3.07 people.

What are the Ages of Mifflin's Residents?

The population in Mifflin was spread out by age. About 28.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 20.9% were between 45 and 64, and 8.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Mifflin was 32 years.

For every 100 females, there were about 97.8 males. If we only look at people 18 and older, for every 100 females, there were about 96.5 males.

How Much Money Do People in Mifflin Earn?

In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Mifflin was $26,438. For families, the average income was $28,750. Men earned about $27,386 per year, while women earned about $19,044. The average income per person in the borough was $12,843.

About 14.9% of families and 17.5% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 27.0% of those under 18 years old and 4.8% of those 65 years or older.