Lewistown, Pennsylvania
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Lewistown is a borough located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 8,998. It is the county seat of Mifflin CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Lewistown is located at 40°35'51" North, 77°34'24" West (40.597385, -77.573238)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,998 people, 4,023 households, and 2,281 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,728.4/km² (4,466.3/mi²). There are 4,515 housing units at an average density of 867.3/km² (2,241.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 97.51% White, 0.96% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,023 households out of which 27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% are non-families. 38.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the borough the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.2 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $21,568, and the median income for a family is $30,606. Males have a median income of $26,812 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $14,733. 21.7% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.6% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.