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Schuylkill Haven

Pennsylvania · 5,437 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Schuylkill Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,437
−2%since 2000
from 5,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,889 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Schuylkill Haven
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,174
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,885
+42%since 2000
from $16,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,357)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,069)
Black2.4%(132)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian0.9%(49)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score13.5%(735)
Diversity Score
14
+101%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has about 5,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania earns about $44,174 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% 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 12.2% 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 173 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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