Juniata Terrace, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 528, Juniata Terrace's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Juniata Terrace is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. The total population is 528. It ranks as the 1324th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Juniata Terrace is 31.6 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Juniata Terrace has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juniata Terrace is $52,500. This is 33% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $70,000. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Juniata Terrace is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Juniata Terrace has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Juniata Terrace, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.