Mifflin County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mifflin County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 46,074. It is the 46th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mifflin County is 43.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mifflin County is $61,415. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $142,900. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Mifflin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mifflin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

13.2% 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 62% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.