Thompsontown borough, Pennsylvania
Thompsontown borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Thompsontown borough is a geographic entity located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 628. The land area covers 0.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 628 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs | ±11.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 284 | ±57 | 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 | 325 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 284 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $147,600 | ±$23,949 |
| Median Gross Rent | $709 | ±$62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,042 | ±$7,510 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,997 | ±$3,682 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 62 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 237 | ±61 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.8% | ±9.6% |
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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BOROUGH OF THOMPSONTOWN
GUS Population: 635 (2024)
ID: 133564
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SEC TREAS
PO BOX 294, THOMPSONTOWN PA 17094-0294
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GUS Population: 23,395 (2024)
ID: 173727
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
26 N MAIN ST, MIFFLINTOWN PA 17059-1003
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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 | Shermans Dale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Lewistown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Richfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | McAlisterville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Millerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Millerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Millerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Mifflintown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mifflintown, PA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Loysville, 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 | 16.9 mi away | 700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA, 17044-1697 |
7172483933
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NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 316 NORTH FOURTH ST, NEWPORT, PA, 17074 |
(717) 567-6860
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Central Penn College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA, 17093-0309 |
8007592727
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JUNIATA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 498 JEFFERSON ST, MIFFLINTOWN, PA, 17059 |
(717) 436-6378
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Susquehanna University
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College | 24.8 mi away | 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1025 |
5703740101
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | BOROUGH BLDG, 23 E MCCLURE ST, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA, 17068 |
(717) 582-7426
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MCCLURE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 1 LIBRARY LANE, MCCLURE, PA, 17841 |
(570) 658-7700
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BEAVERTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 111 WALNUT ST., BEAVERTOWN, PA, 17813 |
(570) 658-3437
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JOHNSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 799 E. CENTER ST., MILLERSBURG, PA, 17061 |
(717) 692-2658
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MIFFLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 123 NORTH WAYNE ST, LEWISTOWN, PA, 17044 |
(717) 242-2391
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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 17.5 miles from Thompsontown borough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsontown borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| East Salem CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Millerstown borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
| McAlisterville CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Mexico CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Newport borough | Borough | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206776536. • 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.