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Mahaffey, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 313 · #862 in Pennsylvania
About Mahaffey
Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Mahaffey is a tiny community, home to 313 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mahaffey is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 728 residents per square mile.
📰 Mahaffey News Today
- Donna McCracken Obituary (2026) - Mahaffey, PA - Gant Daily Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Marguerite "Margo" A. (Masse) Byers - Obituary - Mahaffey, PA / Woonsocket, RI / Hillsdale, PA - Rairigh Funeral Home CurrentObituary.com · May 12
- Motorcyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Striking Deer in Canoe Township exploreJefferson · Jun 15
- Shirley Hanson Obituary - Boyertown, PA Dignity Memorial · Feb 10
- Pamela Brady Obituary (2026) - Mahaffey, PA - Gant Daily Legacy obituary · Jul 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mahaffey Unique
- The only place in America named Mahaffey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mahaffey
- Starlite Lounge & Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)313
Rank in state#862 of 1,013
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density728/sq mi
Coordinates40.8739, -78.7271