Mifflin County, PA

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    2024 Population
    46,041
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.4
    0.696% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.2%
    1.21% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,953
    4.13% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $156,700
    9.66% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    21,290
    0.226% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Mifflin County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.5% of the residents in Mifflin County, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Mifflin County, PA are Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (19 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Mifflin County, PA was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

    Most people in Mifflin County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Mifflin County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mifflin County, PA is home to a population of 46k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.22% of Mifflin County, PA residents were born outside of the country (560 people).

    In 2024, there were 58.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Mifflin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 733 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 731 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Mifflin County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mifflin County, PA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mifflin County, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      43k ± 356
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      733 ± 158
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      731 ± 353
    2.28%
    Hispanic Population
    1.05k people

    In 2024, there were 58.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Mifflin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 733 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 731 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.28% of the people in Mifflin County, PA are hispanic (1.05k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mifflin County, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.22%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    560 people
    0.697%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    321 people

    As of 2024, 1.22% of Mifflin County, PA residents (560 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mifflin County, PA was 0.697%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      916 ± 157
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      613 ± 216
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      383 ± 114

    Mifflin County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.2% of the population of Mifflin County, PA has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.892% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mifflin County, PA see 1,648 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,648 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2874 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 937 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,648 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mifflin County, PA

    Primary care physicians in Mifflin County, PA see an average of 1,648 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,648 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.8%
    Uninsured
    40.4%
    Employer Coverage
    19%
    Medicaid
    16%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    0.892%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mifflin County, PA declined by 0.732% from 12.9% to 12.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mifflin County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.03 in Mifflin County, PA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Mifflin County, PA.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.4% in Mifflin County, PA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Mifflin County, PA employs 21.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mifflin County, PA were Manufacturing (4,492 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,730 people), and Retail Trade (2,371 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($98,500), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,479), and Information ($62,045).

    Employment

    Occupations

    21.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 999
    0.226%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mifflin County, PA grew at a rate of 0.226%, from 21.2k employees to 21.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mifflin County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,660 people), Production Occupations (2,203 people), and Material Moving Occupations (2,018 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mifflin County, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    21.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 999
    0.226%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mifflin County, PA grew at a rate of 0.226%, from 21.2k employees to 21.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mifflin County, PA, are Manufacturing (4,492 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,730 people), and Retail Trade (2,371 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mifflin County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Mifflin County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,946
    Median earning men ± $2,320
    $33,563
    Median earning women ± $1,501

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,406), Information ($62,356), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,779).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($60,893), Manufacturing ($48,133), and Public Administration ($37,931).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 89
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 71
      Construction
    3. 70
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $245k
      Manufacturing
    2. $184k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $66.2k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Mifflin County, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Mifflin County, PA awarded 19 degrees. The student population of Mifflin County, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 52 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Mifflin County, PA are White (17 and 89.5%), Two or More Races (1 and 5.26%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 5.26%).

    The largest universities in Mifflin County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (19 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Mifflin County, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 and 100%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2023 in Mifflin County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 56 (7.14% men and 92.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 56 students enrolled in Mifflin County, PA, 7.14% men and 92.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 50 records, of which 92% were women and 8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    Most Common
    19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mifflin County, PA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 19 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mifflin County, PA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mifflin County, PA, which is 0.0556 times less than the 18 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mifflin County, PA was $156,700 in 2024, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,900 to $156,700, a 9.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Mifflin County, PA is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mifflin County, PA have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mifflin County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mifflin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.23%.

    Housing

    Property

    $156,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,766
    $13,166
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$714

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mifflin County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mifflin County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.1% of the housing units in Mifflin County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mifflin County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,953
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,171
    18.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 885

    In 2024, the median household income of the 18.5k households in Mifflin County, PA grew to $63,953 from the previous year's value of $61,415.

    The following chart displays the households in Mifflin County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mifflin County, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.4%)
    2. Carpooled (11.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.63%)

    In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Mifflin County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (6.63%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mifflin County, PA have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3% of the workforce in Mifflin County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Mifflin County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mifflin County, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mifflin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.23%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mifflin County, PA (7.36k out of 45.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mifflin County, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.5% of the children was living in poverty in Mifflin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 131 in Mifflin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.72% per 100,000 population.

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