Millville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Millville, Pennsylvania
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Location of Millville in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Columbia County in Pennsylvania
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 Millville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Millville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Columbia | |
| Settled | 1770 | |
| Incorporated | 1892 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 976 | |
| • Density | 994.90/sq mi (384.00/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
17846
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 | |
| FIPS code | 42-49944 | |
Millville is a small town, called a borough, located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of a larger area known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2023, about 984 people lived there. Millville is also part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area, which means it's connected to nearby towns and cities.
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History
Early Settlers and Land
The story of Millville began around 1770 when a man named John Eves, who was from Ireland, visited the area. He explored the Greenwood Valley and Little Fishing Creek region. Some stories say he bought a large piece of land from the Native Americans who guided him.
John Eves went back to Delaware but returned in 1771 with his son, Thomas. They built a log cabin. The whole Eves family moved there in 1772 and started farming the land they had cleared.
In 1774, the Eves family officially received a deed for their land. It was a huge property, about 1,203-acre (4.87 km2), making it the largest land holding in what would later become Columbia County.
Challenges and Rebuilding
In 1778, there was an Indian uprising called the Battle of Wyoming. This forced the Eves family to leave their home. They found safety in a stockade (a fort made of strong posts) near Washingtonville.
When they returned in 1785, their cabin was burned, and their fields were overgrown. But they were determined to rebuild their home and community.
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Millville Friends Meeting House, established in 1795
Community Growth and Industry
After returning, the Eves family was joined by several other families. John Eves, who had many children and grandchildren, helped build homes for everyone. He also built a gristmill (for grinding grain) that lasted 100 years. Later, a sawmill and other important buildings were added.
Millville grew slowly at first because it wasn't on a main road or near a big river. Until 1798, the only ways to get there were Indian trails. A road was built in 1798, but it wasn't until 1856 that a major road from Bloomsburg to Laporte passed through Millville.
Early residents were mostly self-sufficient, meaning they made or grew most of what they needed. Thomas Eves took over the grist mill from his father. The first store in the area opened in 1827, run by David and Andrew Eves. David Eves also became the first postmaster in 1831.
Education and Local Businesses
Even in the early days, people made sure there were places for worship and education. Services and classes were held in homes. In 1785, a school started in Millville. A two-room meeting house was built in 1795.
Local businesses focused on what the community needed. Sawmills and grist mills were first. Then came a woolen mill in 1813, several brick factories, and a wagon shop in 1837.
Millville saw a boost in growth in 1856 when the road from Bloomsburg to Laporte was finished. This road made it easier for the town to connect with markets and transportation in Bloomsburg. Another big growth period happened in 1887 when the railroad came through town. Many new businesses and buildings appeared to serve the railroad. A local newspaper, the Weekly Tablet, started publishing in April 1887.
Geography
Millville is located in the northwestern part of Columbia County. It sits on the east side of Little Fishing Creek. This creek flows south and joins Fishing Creek near the Susquehanna River in Bloomsburg.
The borough has a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2). Only a tiny part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), is water. Millville is surrounded by Greenwood Township to the north, east, and south. Across Little Fishing Creek, to the southwest, is Madison Township. To the northwest, also across the creek, is Pine Township. A small community called Iola is just north of Millville in Greenwood Township.
Millville is served by two main roads: Pennsylvania Route 42 and Pennsylvania Route 254. PA 42 goes north about 27 miles (43 km) to Laporte and south about 10 miles (16 km) to Bloomsburg, which is the county seat. PA 254 goes east about 6 miles (10 km) to Rohrsburg and southwest about 4 miles (6 km) to Jerseytown.
Demographics
Population Overview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 375 | — | |
| 1900 | 593 | — | |
| 1910 | 611 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 658 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 666 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 761 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 878 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 952 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 896 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 975 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 969 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 991 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 948 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 976 | 3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 979 | 3.3% | |
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According to data from 2021, Millville had 976 people living there. There were 360 households and 398 housing units. About 54% of the people were female, and 46% were male.
Most of the population, 88%, was White. About 1% were African American, and 5% were Asian. Around 4% of residents identified with two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. About 6.7% of the people in Millville were born outside the United States. Most of these foreign-born residents came from Asia (72%) or Europe (22%).
Households and Age
Out of the 360 households, 62% were married couples living together. About 13% had a female head of household, and 2% had a male head of household. The average household had 2.4 people.
Of the 398 housing units, 90% were lived in, and 51% were owned by the people living there. Most housing units (63%) were single-family homes, while 37% were multi-unit buildings (like apartments). The average value of homes owned by residents was $145,400.
The average age of people in Millville was 41.9 years old. About 15% of residents were under 18 years old. Most people, 65%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 20% of the population was 65 years of age or older.
Education and Income
Most adults in Millville, 91.6%, had a high school degree or higher. About 22.7% had a bachelor's degree or higher.
The average household income in Millville was $52,692. The income per person was $25,061. About 15.6% of the population lived below the poverty line, which means they had a lower income compared to what is needed for basic living. This included 6% of those under 18 and 14% of those 65 or older.
Education
The public schools in Millville are part of the Millville Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: Millville (Pensilvania) para niños
