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Mount Union, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 2,244 · #403 in Pennsylvania
Mount Union, Pennsylvania

Mount Union is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States, approximately 44 miles (71 km) southeast of Altoona and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Huntingdon, on the Juniata River. In the vicinity are found bituminous coal, ganister rock, fire clay, and some timber.

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About Mount Union

Mount Union is a small town in central Pennsylvania, home to 2,244 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Mount Union is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,934 residents per square mile.

What Makes Mount Union Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🏫 Schools in Mount Union

  • Mount Union Area JHS
  • Mount Union Area SHS
  • Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
  • Shirley Twp El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,244
Rank in state#403 of 1,013
Land area1.16 sq mi
Density1,934/sq mi
Coordinates40.3841, -77.8815

🗺️ Map of Mount Union