Juniata County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Juniata County, Pennsylvania Demographics
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Juniata County, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,379, the 61st most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $66,318 and the median home value is $217,000. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Juniata County Quick Facts

Population 23,379

Median Household Income $66,318

Median Home Value $217,000

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.1%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.0%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 23,379 61st of 67

Median Income $66,318 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 2.1%

How Juniata County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	23,419	23,379	-0.2%
Median household income	$63,923	$66,318	+3.7%
Median home value	$206,300	$217,000	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Juniata

$66,318

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Juniata

$217,000

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 30.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

5.4%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.8%

Renter 26.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $756/mo 13.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

26.6%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Juniata County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McAlisterville	929	$65,893	8.7%	$124,700
Mifflintown	914	$51,750	12.1%	$162,500
Port Royal	740	$68,125	6.5%	$155,000
Thompsontown	515	$41,042	12.0%	$147,600
Mexico	470	$81,635	2.5%	$198,900
Mifflin	395	$51,058	24.0%	$91,400
East Waterford	116	$70,625	4.3%	$160,400
East Salem	115	$70,917	19.1%	$195,800

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Population Overview

Juniata County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 23,379. It is the 61st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Juniata County is 43.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juniata County is $66,318. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $217,000. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Juniata County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Juniata County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

Juniata County has a population of 23,379, making it the 61st most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Juniata County?

The median household income in Juniata County is $66,318 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

Juniata County contains 8 Census-designated places.