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Mifflin County, Pennsylvania had an estimated 45,935 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.4 percent since the 2020 census base of 46,140, across 411 square miles. County output reached $2.34 bn in 2024, 1,015 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 13 7(a) approvals worth $5.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Mifflin County
How many people live in Mifflin County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202446,041
- Households18,510
- Average household size2.49
- Median household income$63,953
- Median age43.4
- Median gross rent$822 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$156,700
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income15.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher14.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over32,414
- Population under 1810,428
- Share under 1822.6 percent
- Population 65 and over10,130
- Share 65 and over22.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6425,483
- Civilian labor force21,871
- Unemployment rate2.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.4 percent
- Rank by population among Pennsylvania counties47th of 67
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1082nd of 3,222
Mifflin County is the 47th largest of 67 Pennsylvania counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.6 percent against 22.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Mifflin County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202445,935
- Census 2020 base population46,140
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.44 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-15
- Births, 2024508
- Deaths, 2024603
- Natural change, 2024-95
- Net domestic migration, 202463
- Net international migration, 202419
- Total net migration, 202482
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024226
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1999th of 3,144
The county has lost 0.44 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 by more than net migration added, so the population fell even though more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Mifflin County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving585
- People arriving, from those returns997
- Tax returns filed by households leaving650
- Net household movement-65
- Adjusted gross income arriving$29.6 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-928,000
- Average income of an arriving household$50,557
- Average income of a leaving household$46,929
- Largest single originHuntingdon County (95 households)
- Largest single destinationHuntingdon County (86 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon County | 95 | 179 | $4.1 m |
| Juniata County | 78 | 133 | $3.0 m |
| Centre County | 63 | 114 | $4.6 m |
| Snyder County | 31 | 55 | $1.1 m |
| Dauphin County | 28 | 38 | $1.1 m |
| Lancaster County | 23 | 44 | $1.7 m |
| Cumberland County | 22 | 29 | $961,000 |
Households arriving report $3,628 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Huntingdon County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Mifflin County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.34 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.17 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.8 percent
- GDP change over five years34.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Pennsylvania areas BEA publishes47th of 67
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1153rd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$50,833
Output grew 7.8 percent in the latest year and 34.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Mifflin County
- Covered employment, annual average16,979
- Establishments reporting1,093
- Average annual pay$52,273
- Average weekly wage$1,005
- Manufacturing, employment4,419
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$65,498
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,711
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$59,899
- Retail trade, employment2,247
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,073
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,281
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,604
- Construction, employment874
- Transportation and warehousing, employment554
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,419 | 92 | $65,498 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,711 | 163 | $59,899 |
| Retail trade | 2,247 | 173 | $33,073 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,281 | 86 | $18,604 |
| Construction | 874 | 119 | $66,327 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 554 | 50 | $53,895 |
| Finance and insurance | 410 | 48 | $65,020 |
| Other services, except public administration | 387 | 76 | $27,180 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,419 jobs, 26.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Mifflin County?
- Establishments, all industries1,015
- Employment at those establishments14,987
- Annual payroll$758.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.0
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Mifflin County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202463
- Declared construction value permitted$18.9 m
- Single family units authorized63
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$299,909
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.4
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Mifflin County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded13
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$5.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$452,000
- Median 7(a) approval$166,500
- Largest single approval$2,300,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)181
- Jobs per approval13.9
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active8
- Distinct industries receiving approvals9
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer7.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter9
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countAsphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (3)
- 504 approvals recorded4
- 504 gross approval dollars$3.5 m
- Average 504 approval$869,750
- Median 504 approval$362,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval9.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved11.2
- Most active CDCSEDA-COG Local Development Corporation (4)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$9.4 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Mifflin County
Do SBA loans in Mifflin County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure8
- Status: Cancelled3
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Mifflin County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Lewistown, approvals9
- Burnham, approvals2
- Yeagertown, approvals1
- Mc Clure, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 9 | $5,238,500 |
| Burnham | 2 | $477,500 |
| Yeagertown | 1 | $150,000 |
| Mc Clure | 1 | $10,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Mifflin County?
- Land area411 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Pennsylvania counties54th of 67
- Width, east to west32.8 mi
- Height, north to south32.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land112
- Establishments per square mile2.47
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Mifflin County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book15
- Of those, participating in the NFIP15
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 8
- Communities carrying a CRS class2
- Radon levels in Mifflin County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The EPA places Mifflin County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 8, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202446,041
- Households18,510
- Average household size2.49
- Median household income$63,953
- Median age43.4
Common questions
Mifflin County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?
The Census Bureau estimates 45,935 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 46,041, in 18,510 households, ranking 47th of 67 Pennsylvania counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Mifflin County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.44 percent since the 2020 census base of 46,140, to 45,935 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 508 births against 603 deaths, with net migration of 82. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Mifflin County?
$63,953. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $822 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Mifflin County?
1,015 establishments, employing 14,987 people with an annual payroll of $758.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Mifflin County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,419 jobs, 26.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 16,979 jobs at an average annual pay of $52,273, or $1,005 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Mifflin County?
13 7(a) approvals totaling $5.9 m since FY2020, across 8 lenders, with a median approval of $166,500, plus 4 504 approvals worth $3.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Mifflin County?
63 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $18.9 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Mifflin County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Mifflin County come from?
The largest single origin is Huntingdon County, with 95 households. Arriving households report an average income of $50,557 against $46,929 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Mifflin County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Mifflin County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Mifflin County
Cities and places in Mifflin.
26 Census places lie wholly or partly in Mifflin County. All 26 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | borough | 8,479 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Belleville | CDP | 1,951 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Burnham | borough | 1,744 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Church Hill | CDP | 1,673 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Milroy | CDP | 1,577 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Highland Park | CDP | 1,177 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Yeagertown | CDP | 1,165 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Reedsville | CDP | 872 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Strodes Mills | CDP | 836 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Juniata Terrace | borough | 528 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Granville | CDP | 395 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Allensville | CDP | 389 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| McVeytown | borough | 363 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Mattawana | CDP | 334 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Barrville | CDP | 322 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Kistler | borough | 279 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Maitland | CDP | 253 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Newton Hamilton | borough | 229 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Siglerville | CDP | 191 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Atkinson Mills | CDP | 181 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Alfarata | CDP | 148 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Cedar Crest | CDP | 111 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Longfellow | CDP | 110 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lumber City | CDP | 75 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wagner | CDP | 58 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Potlicker Flats | CDP | 44 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 13 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Mifflin County, the largest being Mc Clure (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.