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Mifflin County

Population in July 2008: 257. Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 

Males: 120  (47.1%)
Females: 137  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  31.8 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 17075.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,337 (it was $30,357 in 2000)
Newton Hamilton:  $36,337
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,401
Newton Hamilton:  $14,401
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,952 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Newton Hamilton:  $74,952
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $82,551; Detached houses: $88,229; Townhouses or other attached units: $59,943; Mobile homes: $31,944

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Races in Newton Hamilton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Newton Hamilton: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.5%), Irish (13.2%), United States (6.3%), Dutch (5.9%), Scottish (3.7%), Slovak (3.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 04/12/1843

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 1535 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Newton Hamilton

  • High school or higher: 72.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Newton Hamilton borough

  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Newton Hamilton:  1.2% ($541)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (70.4 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (99.1 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (144.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Kistler borough, PA (1.4 miles ), Mount Union borough, PA (1.6 miles ), Mapleton borough, PA (2.4 miles ), Mill Creek borough, PA (2.4 miles ), Shirleysburg, PA (2.6 miles) , McVeytown borough, PA (3.0 miles ), Orbisonia borough, PA (3.3 miles ), Rockhill Furnace borough, PA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 40.39 N, Longitude: 77.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: -15 (-5.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (19%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Computer and electronic products (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (28%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (15%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (21%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Newton Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 0% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1961, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Newton Hamilton borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/20/1989, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the borough center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Newton Hamilton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.9 miles away from Newton Hamilton center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 28.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from Newton Hamilton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Newton Hamilton:
  • J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; HUNTINGDON, PA)
  • LEWISTON HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LEWISTOWN, PA)
  • ALTOONA HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; ALTOONA, PA)

Amtrak stations near Newton Hamilton:
  • 12 miles: HUNTINGDON (402 ALLEGHENY ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 20 miles: LEWISTON (LEWISTOWN, HELEN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newton Hamilton:
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 28 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,516)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 29 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; FT enrollment: 38,248)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 30 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 6,330)
  • DICKINSON COLLEGE (about 36 miles; CARLISLE, PA; FT enrollment: 2,098)
  • MESSIAH COLLEGE (about 48 miles; GRANTHAM, PA; FT enrollment: 2,761)
  • GETTYSBURG COLLEGE (about 50 miles; GETTYSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-HARRISBURG (about 52 miles; HARRISBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 4,653)

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Average household size:
This borough:  2.8 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  79.8%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  9.1%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  8.1%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  1.8%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Newton Hamilton, PA



Newton Hamilton compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Mifflin County Pennsylvania:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (90%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)


Religion statistics for Newton Hamilton

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchOld Order Amish
Adherents28.5%16.1%8.2%8.1%6.6%
Congregations24.8%8.3%8.3%0.9%18.3%
NameChurch of the BrethrenMennonite Church USAConservative Mennonite ConferenceChristian and Missionary AllianceOther religions
Adherents5.6%4.7%3.2%2.3%16.9%
Congregations5.5%4.6%1.8%6.4%21.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll



Newton Hamilton government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $39,000
    Regular Highways: $6,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $97,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $13,000
    Property: $8,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $22,000

3.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,072 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.20%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Huntingdon County, PA  0.40% ($27,754 average AGI)
from Centre County, PA  0.32% ($35,418)
from Juniata County, PA  0.29% ($25,098)


3.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,198 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.68%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Huntingdon County, PA  0.49% ($24,744 average AGI)
to Centre County, PA  0.34% ($30,700)
to Juniata County, PA  0.30% ($30,547)


Strongest AM radio stations in Newton Hamilton:
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newton Hamilton:
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWLY (106.3 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES,LLC)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WVNW (96.7 FM; BURNHAM, PA; Owner: WVNW, INC.)
  • WJRC (90.9 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: SALT AND LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WJUN-FM (92.5 FM; MEXICO, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • W270AG (101.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCHX (105.5 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: MIFFLIN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLZS (106.1 FM; BEAVER SPRINGS, PA; Owner: STARVIEW MEDIA, INC)
  • WPSU-FM (91.5 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGMR (101.1 FM; TYRONE, PA; Owner: CARY H. SIMPSON DBA ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)



National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 20 meters (66ft)
Total average daily traffic: 568
Total average daily truck traffic: 45
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 1,179

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Cr Rofw Mp 186.6 Of Pittsburgh Ln, Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNNL456
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/20/2000, Expiration Date: 02/22/2011, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 99 Spring Street Sw, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:


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