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Milroy, PA

Census-designated place in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

Population

1,577

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,563

ZIP codes

0

Milroy and its ZIP codes

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Milroy at a glance

  • Milroy is about 5.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,492, close to the Pennsylvania median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (49% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $823 a month.

Local data for Milroy, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Milroy, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,492

Poverty rate

24.3%

Median home value

$130,200

Median rent

$823/mo

Homeownership

87.4%

Bachelor's or higher

19.4%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

34.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (531), Scottish Americans (86), Puerto Ricans (72).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mifflin County. PPP loans are for Milroy.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,311

17,229 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,124

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$299M

FY 2026, $6,490 per person

Mifflin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Milroy, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone95.6%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Milroy, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

289

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

160

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Milroy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Potlicker FlatsCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.2
Church HillCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.4
SiglervilleCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.1
ReedsvilleCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.7
Lumber CityCensus-designated place4 mi0.2
YeagertownCensus-designated place5 mi0.4
BurnhamBorough5.5 mi1.1
BarrvilleCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.7
Potters MillsCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.3
Highland ParkCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.7
MaitlandCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.4
AlfarataCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.6
LewistownBorough8 mi2
Juniata TerraceBorough8.9 mi0.2
Spring MillsCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.6
BellevilleCensus-designated place10 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Milroy, PA in?
Milroy is in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Milroy, PA?
About 1,577 people live in Milroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Milroy?
Nearby places include Potlicker Flats (1.4 mi), Church Hill (1.6 mi), Siglerville (3.2 mi), Reedsville (3.4 mi), Lumber City (4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023