Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

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County in Pennsylvania, United States

Mifflin County

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Mifflin County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,143. The county seat is Lewistown. The county was created on September 19, 1789, from parts of Cumberland and Northumberland counties and named after Thomas Mifflin, the first Governor of Pennsylvania.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 415 square miles (1,070 km²), of which 411 square miles (1,064 km²) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) (0.9%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Centre County (north)
• Union County (northeast)
• Snyder County (east)
• Juniata County (south)
• Huntingdon County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 46,143 people, 18,743 households, and 12,456 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 20,745 housing units at an average density of 50 per square mile (19/km²).

Government and politics

Mifflin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.

Education

Mifflin County is served by the Mifflin County School District. Higher education opportunities are available at the Pennsylvania State University campuses in nearby counties.

Communities

Boroughs

• Burnham
• Juniata Terrace
• Kistler
• Lewistown (county seat)
• McVeytown
• Newton Hamilton

Townships

• Armagh
• Bratton
• Brown
• Decatur
• Derry
• Granville
• Menno
• Oliver
• Union
• Wayne

Census-designated places

• Alfarata
• Allensville
• Barrville
• Belleville
• Belltown
• Church Hill
• Highland Park
• Longfellow
• Mattawana
• Reedsville
• Strodes Mills

Notable people

• Thomas Mifflin, the first Governor of Pennsylvania, after whom the county is named.

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

External links

• Official website

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