Mill Creek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
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Location of Mill Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
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 Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 946.84/sq mi (365.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17060
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-49552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215273 |
| Local phone exchanges: 641, 643, 644 | |
Mill Creek is a small town, called a borough, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 328 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 285.
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History of Mill Creek
Mill Creek borough got its name from a nearby stream, also called Mill Creek. This stream flows into the Juniata River.
Long ago, in the 1700s and 1800s, the creek was very important. It provided power for many mills in the area. These mills helped the early settlers and the town grow. The town was settled in 1848 and officially became a borough in 1905.
Where is Mill Creek Located?
Mill Creek is in the eastern part of Huntingdon County. It sits right where Mill Creek joins the Juniata River.
Major Roads and Nearby Towns
A main road, U.S. Route 22, goes through Mill Creek. If you go northwest on this road for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Huntingdon. This is the main town, or county seat, for Huntingdon County. If you go southeast for about 6 miles (10 km), you'll find Mount Union.
Another important road, Pennsylvania Route 655, starts in Mill Creek. It goes northeast for about 16 miles (26 km) to Belleville. Belleville is in a valley called the Kishacoquillas Valley.
Borders and Area
Mill Creek borough has neighbors all around it. To the northwest is Henderson Township. Across the Juniata River to the southwest is Union Township. To the east, you'll find Brady Township. All these neighboring areas are also in Huntingdon County.
The total area of Mill Creek is about 0.33 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water. This means about 7.65% of the borough is water.
People of Mill Creek
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 288 | — | |
| 1910 | 308 | — | |
| 1920 | 286 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 334 | 16.8% | |
| 1940 | 362 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 400 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 421 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 367 | −12.8% | |
| 1990 | 392 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 351 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 328 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 285 | −13.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 351 people living in Mill Creek. Most of the people living there were White, about 99.15%. A small number were African American or from two or more races.
There were 126 households, which are groups of people living together. About 38% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.79 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in Mill Creek was 32 years.
Education Opportunities
Mill Creek offers different types of education.
Vocational and Technical Training
- Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center: This center helps students learn job skills. It's located at 11893 Technology Drive.
- Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center: Annex Building: This building offers a Practical Nursing Program. You can find it at 13221 Big Valley Pike.
Public Schools
- Brady Henderson-Mill Creek Elementary School: This school used to be at 12045 Technology Drive. It closed in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Mill Creek (Pensilvania) para niños
