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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Schuylkill Haven

Pennsylvania · 5,548 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Schuylkill Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,442. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,548
−1%since 1990
from 5,610 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,969 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 4,013 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+2%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Schuylkill Haven
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,442
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,804
+41%since 1990
from $11,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,582)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score1.2%(70)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,357)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.7%(39)
Diversity Score6.7%(373)
Diversity Score
7
+441%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has about 5,548 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania earns about $32,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of people in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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