Muir, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Muir, Pennsylvania
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Photo along Wiconisco Avenue
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 863.18/sq mi (333.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-52224 |
Muir is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Porter Township, within Schuylkill County. Muir is called a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data.
Muir is situated near the town of Tower City. You can find it along U.S. Route 209. In 2010, the population of Muir was 451 people.
About Muir
Muir used to be part of a larger area called Reinerton-Orwin-Muir. This was a single census-designated place until 2010. At that time, it was divided into three separate communities. These communities are Muir, Reinerton, and Orwin.
Population Facts
The United States government counts the population of places like Muir regularly. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
Recent Population Changes
According to the 2020 census, the population of Muir was 429 residents. This number helps us track how the community grows or changes over time.
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| 2020 | 429 | — | |
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