Mifflin township, Pennsylvania
Mifflin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mifflin township is a geographic entity located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 814. The land area covers 15.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 814 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 270 | ±39 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 289 | ±41 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 270 | ±39 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $234,800 | ±$33,256 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$422 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,071 | ±$17,724 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,878 | ±$17,023 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 135 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 387 | ±79 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.7% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MIFFLIN
GUS Population: 815 (2024)
ID: 133751
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
543 MUNICIPAL ROAD, MILLERSBURG PA 17061
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GUS Population: 293,029 (2024)
ID: 173720
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 1295, HARRISBURG PA 17108-1295
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Richfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Halifax, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Halifax, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Halifax, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Valley View, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Trevorton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Klingerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Middleburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Susquehanna University
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College | 13.5 mi away | 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1025 |
5703740101
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ELIZABETHVILLE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 80 NORTH MARKET STREET, ELIZABETHVILLE, PA, 17023 |
(717) 362-9825
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Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 30 Baldwin Blvd, Suite 50, Shamokin Dam, PA, 17876 |
8009204593
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JOHNSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 799 E. CENTER ST., MILLERSBURG, PA, 17061 |
(717) 692-2658
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Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
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College | 17.8 mi away | 191 Performance Road, Sunbury, PA, 17801 |
5709880700
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NORTHERN DAUPHIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 683 MAIN ST., LYKENS, PA, 17048 |
(717) 453-9315
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Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 3605 N. Progress Ave, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7172348463
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SNYDER COUNTY LIBRARIES, INC.
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 1 NORTH HIGH ST, SELINSGROVE, PA, 17870 |
(570) 374-7163
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office
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College | 19.8 mi away | 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7177204205
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TOWER-PORTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 230 E GRAND AVE, TOWER CITY, PA, 17980 |
(717) 647-4900
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DEHART DAM, PA US, located 10.9 miles from Mifflin township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 3.59" | 8.4" |
| February | 39.7° | 20.7° | 30.2° | 2.83" | 8.3" |
| March | 48.5° | 27.6° | 38.1° | 3.88" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 37.3° | 49.2° | 4.46" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.2° | 47.0° | 59.1° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 56.3° | 67.8° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 60.1° | 71.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 59.1° | 70.6° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 5.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 41.2° | 52.4° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.2° | 32.4° | 42.3° | 3.30" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.4° | 4.01" | 4.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrysburg borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Pillow borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| Elizabethville borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Dalmatia CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Gratz borough | Borough | 6.4 mi | — |
| Port Trevorton CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204349264. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.