Population23,403 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Wooded Ridges Around a River Valley
Juniata County, PennsylvaniaJuniata County combines agricultural valleys with forested ridges, including Tuscarora and Shade mountains. Mifflintown anchors the county, while the Juniata River provides both its name and a major landscape feature. U.S. 22 and U.S. 322 connect the area toward State College and Harrisburg. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 23,403 residents in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025.
Juniata County at a Glance
Population23,403 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatMifflintown
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Fayette township
Established1831
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water393.516 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
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Juniata County
Juniata County was created in 1831 from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. Mifflintown became its county seat and was incorporated as a borough in 1833. The county’s development is closely tied to a landscape of agricultural valleys and forested mountains. Tuscarora and Shade mountains provide enduring geographic reference points, while the river and its tributaries connect communities whose local histories extend beyond the administrative boundaries established in the nineteenth century.
Mifflintown provides a civic center, while the Juniata River offers a clear geographic thread through the county. U.S. 22 and U.S. 322 connect the region toward Harrisburg and State College. The surrounding agricultural and forested areas give a different scale from those larger regional centers. A local visit can focus on a borough and its nearby valley landscape, using specific community names to keep routes and destinations clear.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Juniata County combines agricultural valleys with forested ridges, including Tuscarora and Shade mountains. Mifflintown anchors the county, while the Juniata River provides both its name and a major landscape feature.
Community History
Juniata County was created in 1831 from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. Mifflintown became its county seat and was incorporated as a borough in 1833.
Around the County
Mifflintown provides a civic center, while the Juniata River offers a clear geographic thread through the county. U.S. 22 and U.S. 322 connect the region toward Harrisburg and State College.
River valleys connect communities beneath the wooded ridges.
A Closer Look
Juniata County
Places and perspectives from Juniata County
Juniata County Wire
Juniata County & Pennsylvania News
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
East Juniata JSHS – High; grades 07-12. 32944 Route 35, McAlisterville, PA 17049. 717-463-2111.
Juniata El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 75 S 7th St, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-2111.
Tuscarora MS – Middle; grades 06-08. Old Route 22 East, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-2165.
East Juniata El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 54 Main St, Richfield, PA 17086. 717-694-3961.
Juniata SHS – High; grades 09-12. 3931 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-2193.
Hospitals
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Juniata County Library – 498 Jefferson St, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-6378.
Courts
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
DMV
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Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Juniata County Visit
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Local Questions
Juniata County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
Mac's lists its store on Industrial Park Road in Mifflintown. Check the address before combining it with Bridge Street dining or a riverfront walk; these are separate stops rather than one continuous shopping block.
Tuscarora Academy Museum: Explore local school and county history; check the museum's limited opening schedule. Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park: Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town.
Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park: Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town. Juniata County covered-bridge drive: Plan a drive to covered bridges using public roads; stop only where parking is permitted.
Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park: Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town. Juniata County covered-bridge drive: Plan a drive to covered bridges using public roads; stop only where parking is permitted. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Guante Family Restaurant: Plan a meal on Bridge Street in Mifflintown. Benner's Butcher Shoppe: Look for take-home food near Thompsontown; this is a butcher-shop stop rather than a full-service restaurant.
Juniata River Commons: Browse the local shopping stop along William Penn Highway near Mifflintown. Mac's Clothing: Shop apparel for men, women and children, including workwear and big-and-tall sizes, in Mifflintown.
Mac's Clothing: Shop apparel for men, women and children, including workwear and big-and-tall sizes, in Mifflintown.
Juniata County combines agricultural valleys with forested ridges, including Tuscarora and Shade mountains. Mifflintown anchors the county, while the Juniata River provides both its name and a major landscape feature. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Juniata County Library – 498 Jefferson St, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-6378. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
East Juniata JSHS – High; grades 07-12. 32944 Route 35, McAlisterville, PA 17049. 717-463-2111. Juniata El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 75 S 7th St, Mifflintown, PA 17059. 717-436-2111. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
Mifflintown is the county seat recorded in the supplied Juniata County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
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Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Tuscarora Academy Museum — Explore local school and county history; check the museum's limited opening schedule.
- Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park — Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town.
Restaurants
- Guante Family Restaurant — Plan a meal on Bridge Street in Mifflintown.
- Benner's Butcher Shoppe — Look for take-home food near Thompsontown; this is a butcher-shop stop rather than a full-service restaurant.
Shopping & Retail
- Juniata River Commons — Browse the local shopping stop along William Penn Highway near Mifflintown.
- Mac's Clothing — Shop apparel for men, women and children, including workwear and big-and-tall sizes, in Mifflintown.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Mac's Clothing — Shop apparel for men, women and children, including workwear and big-and-tall sizes, in Mifflintown.
Outdoor Fun
- Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park — Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town.
- Juniata County covered-bridge drive — Plan a drive to covered bridges using public roads; stop only where parking is permitted.
Free Things to Do
- Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park — Combine a walk across the Juniata River with an outdoor stop in town.
- Juniata County covered-bridge drive — Plan a drive to covered bridges using public roads; stop only where parking is permitted.
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More Juniata County Questions
How could I build a short Juniata County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Tuscarora Academy Museum, a meal at Guante Family Restaurant, and a browse at Juniata River Commons. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Juniata County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park and Juniata County covered-bridge drive and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Mifflintown walking bridge and Canal Park, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Mac's Clothing?
Use Mac's Clothing to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Juniata County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to Harlings Hoagies. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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