Oliver township, Pennsylvania
Oliver township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oliver township is a geographic entity located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,044. The land area covers 34.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,044 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 870 | ±135 | 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 | 1,032 | ±154 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 870 | ±135 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 | ±74 |
| Median Home Value | $195,500 | ±$18,312 |
| Median Gross Rent | $675 | ±$266 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,895 | ±$10,794 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,388 | ±$3,953 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 169 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 946 | ±218 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±7.7% |
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 OLIVER
GUS Population: 2,040 (2024)
ID: 112244
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
4670 US HIGHWAY 522 S, MC VEYTOWN PA 17051-7414
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GUS Population: 45,935 (2024)
ID: 133454
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 396, MILROY PA 17063-0396
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blain, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Lewistown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Huntingdon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Huntingdon, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Mill Creek, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Reedsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Reedsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Lewistown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Lewistown, 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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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA, 17044-1697 |
7172483933
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KISHACOQUILLAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 174 N. PENN STREET, BELLEVILLE, PA, 17004 |
(717) 935-2880
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Juniata College
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College | 15.2 mi away | 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652-2196 |
8146413000
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MIFFLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 123 NORTH WAYNE ST, LEWISTOWN, PA, 17044 |
(717) 242-2391
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South Hills School of Business & Technology
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College | 18.5 mi away | 480 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA, 16801-4516 |
8142347755
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HUNTINGDON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 330 PENN ST, HUNTINGDON, PA, 16652 |
(814) 643-0200
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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College | 20.0 mi away | 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148654700
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF WESTERN PERRY COUNTY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 104 E. MAIN ST., BLAIN, PA, 17006 |
(717) 536-3761
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
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College | 20.0 mi away | President's Office 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148655403
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JUNIATA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 498 JEFFERSON ST, MIFFLINTOWN, PA, 17059 |
(717) 436-6378
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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 LEWISTOWN, PA US, located 9.5 miles from Oliver township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 21.0° | 29.0° | 2.89" | 9.1" |
| February | 40.4° | 22.3° | 31.4° | 2.31" | 6.9" |
| March | 49.4° | 29.2° | 39.3° | 3.57" | 4.3" |
| April | 62.6° | 39.0° | 50.8° | 3.53" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.8° | 49.1° | 60.9° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 58.3° | 69.5° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.3° | 62.6° | 74.0° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.6° | 61.1° | 72.4° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 53.8° | 65.3° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.0° | 42.5° | 53.7° | 3.75" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.6° | 33.0° | 42.8° | 3.06" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.4° | 26.3° | 33.9° | 3.27" | 4.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVeytown borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| Mattawana CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Strodes Mills CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Longfellow CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Allensville CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Belleville CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208756720. • 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.