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Lewistown

County:
Mifflin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.03
State:
Pennsylvania

Lewistown is a borough located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Lewistown has a 2026 population of 8,309. It is also the county seat of Mifflin County. Lewistown is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,564 in 2020.

The median household income in Lewistown is $40,236 with a poverty rate of 35.72%. The median age in Lewistown is 37 years: 38 years for males, and 36 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males.

8.3K
Total Population
4,092
Density (mi²)
-42 -0.5%
Growth

Lewistown Population

Lewistown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,309-42-0.5%
20258,351-43-0.51%
20248,394-27-0.32%
20238,421-44-0.52%
20228,465-70-0.82%
20218,535-29-0.34%
20208,564-6-0.07%
20198,115-32-0.39%
20188,147-42-0.51%
20178,189-27-0.33%
20168,216-51-0.62%
20158,267-26-0.31%
20148,293-34-0.41%
20138,327-37-0.44%
20128,364410.49%
20118,323-5-0.06%
20108,328-10-0.12%
20008,998-343-3.67%
19909,341-489-4.97%
19809,830-1,268-11.43%
197011,098-1,542-12.2%
196012,640-1,254-9.03%
195013,8948776.74%
194013,017-340-2.55%
193013,3573,50835.62%
19209,8491,68320.61%
19108,1663,71583.46%
19004,4511,17835.99%
18903,273511.58%
18803,22248517.72%
18702,737993.75%
18602,638-95-3.48%
18502,73300%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 38 years

Lewistown Adults

There are 6,239 adults, (1,365 of whom are seniors) in Lewistown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,452 (52.5%)
Male: 4,027 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewistown includes 85.12% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,21785.12%
Two or more races1,01011.91%
Asian891.05%
Other race881.04%
Black or African American750.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4415.2%
Other race881.04%
White550.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,16284.47%
Two or more races5696.71%
Asian891.05%
Black or African American750.88%

Lewistown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewistown 's average per capita income is $38,624. Household income levels show a median of $40,236. The poverty rate stands at 35.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,125-
Households$40,236$52,677
Families$38,958$58,174
Non Families$36,935$43,592

$38,624

Average Income

$40,236

Median Household Income

35.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)