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Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania · 143,049 residents · 778.579 sq mi
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Schuylkill County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,703. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143,049
−5%since 2000
from 150,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
142K145K148K151K154K1990201020202024Schuylkill County
2024144K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,703
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,749
+61%since 2000
from $17,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(144,290)
Black2%(3,049)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,671)
Asian0.4%(622)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(13,074)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(126,192)
Black2.9%(4,115)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(8,064)
Asian0.5%(748)
Other1.7%(2,368)
Diversity Score25%(35,784)
Segregation Score43.6%(62,397)
Diversity Score
25
+188%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has about 143,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania earns about $53,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $106,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,536 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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