Mifflintown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Location of Mifflintown in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
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 Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Juniata |
| Settled | 1790 |
| Incorporated | 1833 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
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469 ft (143 m) |
| Highest elevation
(northeastn boundary of borough)
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580 ft (180 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Juniata River)
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418 ft (127 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 840 |
| • Density | 6,000.00/sq mi (2,314.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17059
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-49304 |
| Website | Mifflintown Borough website |
Mifflintown is a small town, also called a borough, in Pennsylvania, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Juniata County. In 2020, about 842 people lived there.
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Where is Mifflintown Located?
Mifflintown is found at coordinates 40.570728 degrees north and 77.395488 degrees west. This means it's in the central part of Pennsylvania.
Size and Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Mifflintown is very small. It covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Who Lives in Mifflintown?
Mifflintown has seen its population change over many years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 485 | — | |
| 1860 | 767 | 58.1% | |
| 1870 | 857 | 11.7% | |
| 1880 | 842 | −1.8% | |
| 1890 | 877 | 4.2% | |
| 1900 | 953 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 954 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,083 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,027 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,097 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,013 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 887 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 828 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 783 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 866 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 861 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 936 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 842 | −10.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 831 | −11.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Mifflintown was 840 people. Most residents were White, making up about 68.81% of the population. A growing number of people, about 27.14%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community also includes smaller percentages of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
Local Businesses and Government
Mifflintown is important to Juniata County because it is the county seat. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
Business Activities
Even though Mifflintown is a small town, it is a hub for business in the county. Two banks, Juniata Valley Bank and Pennian Bank, have their main offices here. Also, a large company called Empire Kosher Poultry, which makes kosher chicken, has its headquarters and a processing plant nearby. Many shops and businesses that serve the county are located around Mifflintown.
Getting Around Mifflintown
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The main road through Mifflintown is Pennsylvania Route 35. This highway helps people travel across Juniata County. It also connects to the old US routes 22 and 322, which now go around the town on a bigger, four-lane road. The train tracks, once part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, are now owned by the Norfolk Southern Railway. They run across the Juniata River in the nearby town of Mifflin.
Schools in Mifflintown
Mifflintown is home to several schools that serve the area. These include Juniata High School, which students from the southern part of Juniata County attend. Tuscarora Junior High School and Juniata Elementary School are also located right in town.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Location of Mifflintown in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 485 | — | |
| 1860 | 767 | 58.1% | |
| 1870 | 857 | 11.7% | |
| 1880 | 842 | −1.8% | |
| 1890 | 877 | 4.2% | |
| 1900 | 953 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 954 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,083 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,027 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,097 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,013 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 887 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 828 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 783 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 866 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 861 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 936 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 842 | −10.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 831 | −11.2% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Mifflintown para niños
