Port Royal, Pennsylvania is a small town located in Juniata County that has a population of 813 people. It offers its residents a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to larger cities like Harrisburg and State College. The town itself is full of history, from the canal locks which were built in 1834 to the Port Royal Speedway hosting races since 1954.
Local businesses include the popular cafe Jody’s, Craig's Garage for car repairs, and local lodging at the Juniata Valley Inn. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities including camping, fishing, swimming and hunting at Tuscarora State Park or exploring the nearby Appalachian Trail. Other organizations such as The Port Royal Library and the Juniata Historical Society offer educational resources to visitors and residents alike. For sports enthusiasts there are youth soccer leagues and boating events on the Susquehanna River during warmer months. There is also the annual Mifflin Antique Show held every June as well as other special events throughout the year.
The population in Port Royal is 813. There are 1,351 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Port Royal is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Port Royal is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Port Royal
- 43.9% are married
- 17.5% are divorced
- 20.9% are married with children
- 21.7% have children, but are single
Race in Port Royal
- 89.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander