Milroy, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milroy
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Location in Pennsylvania
Milroy
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mifflin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,550 |
| • Density | 1,536.17/sq mi (593.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-50000 |
Milroy is a small community located in the Kishacoquillas Valley of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 1,550 people lived in Milroy. It's a quiet place where people can enjoy the natural beauty of Pennsylvania.
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Where is Milroy Located?
Milroy is found in the central part of Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 40 degrees, 42 minutes, 50 seconds North latitude and 77 degrees, 35 minutes, 7 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint it on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 2.62 square kilometers (or 1.01 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live in Milroy?
Milroy has seen its population change over the years.
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| 2020 | 1,550 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,386 people living in Milroy. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,550 people.
Most people living in Milroy are White. A small number of residents are from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes in Milroy
In 2000, there were 582 households in Milroy. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 388 were families.
Many households (about 52%) were made up of married couples living together. About 31% of homes had children under 18 living there. Around 15% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.38 people, and the average family had about 2.95 people.
Age Groups in Milroy
The people in Milroy come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% was 65 years old or older.
The median age in Milroy was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Milroy (Pensilvania) para niños
