Millheim, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Millheim, Pennsylvania
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Location of Millheim in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Centre County in Pennsylvania
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 Millheim, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Millheim, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
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| • Total | 831 |
| • Density | 624.34/sq mi (241.00/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Zip code |
16854
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-49768 |
Millheim is a small town, also called a borough, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a historic place that was first settled way back in 1797.
In 1986, a special part of Millheim, known as the Millheim Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important area with 176 old buildings that show the town's history.
Where is Millheim Located?
Millheim is found at coordinates 40°53′28″N 77°28′33″W / 40.89111°N 77.47583°W. It covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.45 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The town got its name because it used to have a "millhouse" right next to Elk Creek. Even today, you can still see the mill's raceway, which is a channel that carries water, flowing through the middle of the town.
How Many People Live in Millheim?
According to the 2020 census, there are 831 people living in Millheim.
The population has changed over the years:
- 1880: 577 people
- 1890: 700 people
- 1900: 612 people
- 1910: 626 people
- 1920: 515 people
- 1930: 659 people
- 1940: 682 people
- 1950: 750 people
- 1960: 780 people
- 1970: 871 people
- 1980: 800 people
- 1990: 847 people
- 2000: 749 people
- 2010: 904 people
- 2020: 831 people
In 2010, there were 904 people living in Millheim. Most of the people (98.2%) were White. About 25.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the borough was 40 years.
Images for kids
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Former Reformed church
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Main Street
See also
In Spanish: Millheim para niños
