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Millheim, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Millheim, Pennsylvania had a total population of 777, the 1122nd largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,125, which is 6% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

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

Millheim Quick Facts

Population 777
Median Household Income $73,125
Median Home Value $246,700
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Median Age 43.7 years
Homeownership Rate 87.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%
High School Graduation Rate 96.9%
Diversity Index 24/100
Population 777 1122nd of 1,991
Median Income $73,125 average
Poverty Rate 6.4% 48% lower than national
Median Home Value $246,700 top 30%

How Millheim Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population693777+12.1%
Median household income$65,833$73,125+11.1%
Median home value$219,200$246,700+12.5%

How Millheim Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.5%
$25K-$50K 21.4%
$50K-$100K 37.2%
$100K+ 31.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.5%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
6.0%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
6.6%
$35K-$40K
5.1%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
6.6%
$50K-$60K
6.0%
$60K-$75K
13.6%
$75K-$100K
17.7%
$100K-$125K
13.6%
$125K-$150K
10.7%
$150K-$200K
3.5%
$200K+
4.1%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $925/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

24out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Millheim Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1122 Population of 1,991
#798 Median Income of 1,854
#696 Education of 1,987
#454 Home Value of 1,871

Other Cities in Centre County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
State College 41,050 $45,424 38.1% $437,800
Park Forest Village 8,624 $79,120 21.5% $389,600
Bellefonte 6,009 $62,540 13.1% $240,300
Boalsburg 4,582 $100,958 11.3% $413,000
Pleasant Gap 3,208 $69,536 3.5% $240,200
Toftrees 2,873 $73,721 25.4% $434,100
Philipsburg 2,748 $47,794 12.5% $148,700
Stormstown 2,532 $146,875 1.0% $440,800
Lemont 2,076 $101,526 4.1% $385,600
Houserville 2,000 $119,303 2.8% $378,600

Cities Similar to Millheim

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Lenkerville775N/AN/A9.9%68.1%
Georgetown (Lancaster County)784$73,750$283,00019.4%7.6%
Arcadia University792N/AN/AN/AN/A
Clarence795$72,750$173,40015.6%2.5%
Dixonville756N/A$91,30011.8%6.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 777, Millheim'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

Millheim is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Centre County. The total population is 777. It ranks as the 1122nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Millheim is 43.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Millheim is $73,125. This is 6% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $246,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Millheim has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 96.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Millheim, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Millheim, Pennsylvania?

Millheim, Pennsylvania has a population of 777 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Millheim, PA?

The median household income in Millheim is $73,125, which is 9% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Millheim, PA?

The poverty rate in Millheim is 6.4%. This means approximately 50 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Millheim, Pennsylvania?

Millheim's population is 86.9% White, 0.0% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Millheim, PA?

The median home value in Millheim is $246,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

How educated is Millheim, Pennsylvania?

27.5% of adults (25+) in Millheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.