Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 46,041 #1,082 / 3,222
66th
Median Household Income $63,953 -14.9% #1,712 / 3,222
47th
Median Age 43.4 years +11.6% #1,102 / 3,222
66th
Median Home Value $156,700 -44.4% #2,106 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $822 -29.3% #1,947 / 3,222
39th
Poverty Rate 16.2% +28.8% #2,163 / 3,222
33th

Demographics

Mifflin County has a population of 46,041, making it the #1,082 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Mifflin County is $63,953, ranking #1,712 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$63,953 −14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,712 of 3,222
47th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,620 −23.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,162 of 3,222
33th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.2% +28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,163 of 3,222
33th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −49.9% vs nat'l
Rank #520 of 3,222
84th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9% −55.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,828 of 3,222
12th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.3 min −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,424 of 3,222
56th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Mifflin County is $156,700 (-44.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $822/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.

Median Home Value
$156,700 −44.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,106 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$822 −29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,947 of 3,222
39th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.1% +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,146 of 3,222
33th percentile
71.1% Homeownership

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Health

87.2% of residents in Mifflin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.

87.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.2% −4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,665 of 3,222
17th percentile

About Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 46,041, making it the 1,082nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mifflin County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Mifflin County is $63,953, which ranks #1,712 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Mifflin County is $156,700, 44.4% below the national median. Renters in Mifflin County pay a median gross rent of $822 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Mifflin County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.

Mifflin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).

All data for Mifflin County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.