Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

152,734

2.17% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

4.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,453

5.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,800

2.23% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,202

3.64% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA had a population of 153k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $58,453. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA declined from 156,119 to 152,734, a −2.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,388 to $58,453, a 5.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), White (Hispanic) (1.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.94%).

9.41% of the households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are Bucknell University (1,093 degrees awarded in 2021), Susquehanna University (577 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg (91 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was $160,800, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA borders Lycoming & Clinton Counties PUMA, PA, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, Centre County PUMA, PA, Altoona City PUMA, PA, Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, and Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 153k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.84% of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.81k people).

In 2021, there were 37.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (7,223 households), Spanish (3,402 households), and German (744 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,417

Women

48.8%

78,218

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 152,635 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
140k ± 231
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 124
White (Hispanic)
2.38k ± 355

3.44%

Hispanic Population

5.25k people

3.44% of the people in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (5.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
287 ± 416 people
Dominican Republic
211 ± 356 people
Honduras
198 ± 345 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was Canada, the natal country of 287 Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 211 and Honduras with 198.

Foreign-Born Population

1.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

1.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.94k people

As of 2021, 1.84% of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA residents (2.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was 1.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
7,223 households (5%)
Spanish
3,402 households (2.36%)
German
744 households (0.515%)

9.41% of the households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 5% of the households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,200 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
1,190 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
1,119 ± 205

Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA employs 64.2k people. The largest industries in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are Construction (4,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,199 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,097 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($143,879), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($107,643), and Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($87,979).

Males in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,479. The income inequality in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,666

Women

46%

35,959

Men

54%

The workforce of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA in 2020 was 66,625 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

64.2k

2021 Value

−3.64%

1 Year decline

± −3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −3.64%, from 66.6k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (3,259 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,501 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,542 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.2k

2021 Value

−3.64%

1 Year decline

± −3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −3.64%, from 66.6k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,199 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,097 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,098

Median earning men ± $1,072

$28,364

Median earning women ± $1,406

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,367), and Public Administration ($55,432).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,921), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,982), and Manufacturing ($34,746).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA awarded 1,931 degrees. The student population of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,754 male students and 3,601 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are White (1,480 and 79.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (134 and 7.18%), Two or More Races (83 and 4.45%), and Asian (79 and 4.23%).

The largest universities in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Bucknell University (1,093 and 56.6%), Susquehanna University (577 and 29.9%), and Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg (91 and 4.71%).

The most popular majors in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA are General Psychology (125 and 6.47%), General Economics (116 and 6.01%), and General Political Science & Government (111 and 5.75%).

The median tuition cost in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $55,927.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,355 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,355 students enrolled in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,831 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
125 degree-majors awarded
General Economics
116 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
111 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was General Psychology with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bucknell University
1,093 degrees awarded
Susquehanna University
577 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg
91 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bucknell University with 1,093 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 796 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, which is 0.701 times less than the 1,135 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,480 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 134 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,927) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,263) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.685% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.407% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (54.5k), Secondary Education (24.2k), and Some college (19.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was $160,800 in 2021, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,300 to $160,800, a 2.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA is $58,453. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$160,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,572

$40,652

Median Property Taxes

±$1,112

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73% of the housing units in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,453

Median Household Income

± $1,383

55.7k

Number of Households

± 1,496

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.7k households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA grew to $58,453 from the previous year's value of $55,388.

The following chart displays the households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2021 Wage GINI in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.24% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA (16.8k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.565% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.565%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA grew by 4.4% from 11% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.