Mattawana, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 334, Mattawana'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

Mattawana is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. The total population is 334. It ranks as the 1540th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mattawana is 36.3 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 35.9% of the population under 18, Mattawana has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mattawana is $79,583. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.9%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mattawana, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $210,000. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Mattawana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Mattawana has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.1%.

Education

7.4% 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 79% 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 72.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mattawana, 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.