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Mifflin County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Mifflin County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 46,127
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 18,510
- Median household income
- $63,953
- +27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,700
- Jobs located here
- 16,013
- Highest market score
- 78
- Real estate, #45 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 46,127 people live in Mifflin County, in 18,510 households. Population estimates show Mifflin County held about level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Mifflin County is $63,953 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Mifflin County spend the most on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mifflin County are for real estate businesses (78); real estate agents and brokers (78); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76). Mifflin County ranks #45 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Mifflin County is part of the Lewistown area. For its number of households, Mifflin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (50% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (79% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mifflin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mifflin County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 78 | #45 of 2,229 | 15 | 8.1 | Index only | 455 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 78 | #46 of 2,176 | 12 | 6.5 | Index only | 452 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #206 of 2,210 | 15 | 8.1 | $2.3M | 267 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 74 | #129 of 1,707 | 6 | 3.2 | $8.3M | 175 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #284 of 2,087 | 13 | 7.0 | $2.7M | 213 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 66 | #364 of 2,088 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.1M | 162 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 65 | #320 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 159 | 3 |
| Gyms | 60 | #509 of 1,792 | 7 | 3.8 | $1.7M | 130 | 4 |
| Pizza | 59 | #674 of 2,090 | 10 | 5.4 | $6.1M | 121 | 27 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #559 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 133 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #704 of 1,886 | 12 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 162 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #796 of 2,063 | 10 | 5.4 | $6.1M | 165 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #935 of 2,358 | 9 | 4.9 | $4.2M | 175 | 21 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #974 of 2,405 | 65 | 35.1 | $943K | 142 | 30 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 52 | #776 of 1,771 | 12 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 101 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #798 of 1,769 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #843 of 1,889 | 11 | 5.9 | $5.6M | 134 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,087 of 2,405 | 138 | 74.6 | $444K | 120 | 67 |
| Car washes and detailing | 51 | #693 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #693 of 1,328 | 7 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,256 of 2,385 | 55 | 29.7 | $289K | 136 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,269 of 2,339 | 28 | 15.1 | $567K | 132 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #803 of 1,472 | 9 | 4.9 | $359K | 53 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,189 of 2,057 | 23 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 90 | 28 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #829 of 1,493 | 9 | 4.9 | $2.3M | 78 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 46 | #1,134 of 2,070 | 12 | 6.5 | $9.5M | 102 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 46 | #1,271 of 2,261 | 21 | 11.3 | $5.4M | 69 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,407 of 2,222 | 25 | 13.5 | $2.5M | 80 | 27 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,417 of 2,272 | 20 | 10.8 | $1.5M | 119 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,545 of 2,402 | 44 | 23.8 | $2.6M | 76 | 20 |
| Barbershops | 40 | #925 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.3 | $2M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 36 | #895 of 1,160 | 7 | 3.8 | $7.2M | 60 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,685 of 2,200 | 18 | 9.7 | $543K | 62 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,269 of 1,656 | 11 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 98 | 33 |
| Auto repair and car care | 31 | #1,987 of 2,401 | 69 | 37.3 | $227K | 84 | 28 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,085 of 2,394 | 135 | 72.9 | $142K | 93 | 50 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #2,044 of 2,378 | 42 | 22.7 | $372K | 84 | 22 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #1,287 of 1,530 | 10 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 26 | #1,274 of 1,461 | 10 | 5.4 | $978K | 38 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 21 | #1,192 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 19 | #1,120 of 1,177 | 10 | 5.4 | $5M | 59 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $3M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $2.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.2M | 169 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $3.3M | 120 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $7.1M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $35.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $19.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Mifflin County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.6M | $845 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $37.6M | $2,033 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $61.3M | $3,310 | 81 |
| Groceries | $113.8M | $6,150 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.9M | $858 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.1M | $385 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.8M | $638 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.1M | $1,034 | 80 |
| Pets | $9.8M | $528 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $35.2M | $1,901 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30M | $1,619 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $50.1M | $2,706 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.4M | $1,105 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $295.5M | $15,965 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Mifflin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 46,1270.0% since 2020
- Households
- 18,510
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 411 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 112
- Median household income
- $63,953+27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,786
- Median home value
- $156,700
- Jobs located here
- 16,013
- Daytime population
- 41,059Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Mifflin County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Mifflin County at 46,127 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 18,510 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Mifflin County, PA spend?
Households in Mifflin County spend about $295.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $113.8M on groceries and $61.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mifflin County runs highest on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mifflin County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Mifflin County, real estate businesses (78); real estate agents and brokers (78); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #45 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Mifflin County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Mifflin County is $63,953, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (50% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (79% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Mifflin County, each ranked against other counties.
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