Mill Hall, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
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The Nathan Harvey House, a historic site in the borough
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Settled | 1806 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,479 |
| • Density | 1,605.86/sq mi (619.85/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
17751
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-49760 |
Mill Hall is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a friendly community with a history that goes back to the early 1800s. In 2020, about 1,479 people lived there.
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Exploring Mill Hall's History
Mill Hall has a rich past, with its beginnings dating back to 1806 when the first settlers arrived. It officially became a borough in 1849.
Historic Buildings in Mill Hall
One important historical spot in Mill Hall is the Nathan Harvey House. This special building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's recognized as a significant place in American history.
Understanding Mill Hall's Geography
Mill Hall is located in the southern part of Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It sits on both sides of a stream called Fishing Creek. This creek flows between a narrow valley in Bald Eagle Mountain and another larger creek called Bald Eagle Creek.
Roads and Travel in Mill Hall
Getting around Mill Hall is easy with several main roads.
- U.S. Route 220 is a major highway that runs through a part of Mill Hall. You can get on or off this highway at Exit 109.
- Pennsylvania Route 64 goes right through the middle of town. It also leads south through the mountain valley.
- Pennsylvania Route 150 forms the northern edge of the borough.
From Mill Hall, it's only about 3 miles (5 kilometers) northeast to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Lock Haven is the main town, or county seat, of Clinton County. If you take U.S. Route 220 south, you can reach Interstate 80 at Exit 178, which is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) away.
Size and Water Features of Mill Hall
Mill Hall covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.92 square miles (2.39 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water, which includes parts of Fishing Creek.
Who Lives in Mill Hall? Demographics
Demographics is a way of looking at information about the people who live in a place, like their age, how many families there are, and other interesting facts.
Mill Hall Population Over Time
The number of people living in Mill Hall has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1850:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 491 | — | |
| 1860 | 400 | −18.5% | |
| 1870 | 452 | 13.0% | |
| 1880 | 398 | −11.9% | |
| 1890 | 503 | 26.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,010 | 100.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,043 | 3.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,238 | 18.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,421 | 14.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,513 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,677 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,891 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,838 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,744 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,702 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,568 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,613 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,479 | −8.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
According to the census in 2000, there were 1,568 people living in Mill Hall. These people lived in 662 different homes, and 456 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Mill Hall were White (99.17%). A very small number were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the homes in Mill Hall in 2000:
- About 28.7% had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (54.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.6% were homes where a single mother was raising her children.
- About 31.0% were not families, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
- About 14.4% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living by themselves.
The average number of people in each home was 2.37, and the average family had 2.85 people.
Age Groups in Mill Hall
The population of Mill Hall in 2000 included people of all ages:
- 22.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- 27.2% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- 22.6% were older adults aged 45 to 64.
- 20.2% were seniors aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Mill Hall was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mill Hall was $31,083 per year. For families, the average income was $36,250 per year. The average income for each person in the borough was $16,593.
About 9.2% of families and 10.8% of all people in Mill Hall lived below the poverty line. This included 15.7% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Mill Hall para niños
