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Schuylkill Haven

Pennsylvania · 5,236 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Schuylkill Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,358. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $89,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,236
−6%since 2000
from 5,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,745 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Schuylkill Haven
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,358
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,836
+54%since 2000
from $16,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,788)
Black1.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(165)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score13.1%(684)
Diversity Score
13
+94%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has about 5,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania earns about $43,358 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% 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 8.6% 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 374 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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