Millerstown, PA

Millerstown, Pennsylvania

Millerstown, Pennsylvania, in Perry county, is 57 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 90 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. Part of the surrounding Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Millerstown is home to some 679 residents.

The People and Families of Millerstown

In Millerstown, about 64% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Millerstown than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Millerstown had a median family income of $53,173. More so than most places, the people in Millerstown generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Millerstown are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Millerstown.

Millerstown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Millerstown was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Millerstown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Millerstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Millerstown, PA

Comparing Millerstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Millerstown Almanac

Millerstown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Millerstown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Millerstown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Millerstown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Millerstown High Schools (2004)

GREENWOOD HS
717-589-3116
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 263 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Millerstown Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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