COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Snyder County

Pennsylvania · 36,680 residents · 328.784 sq mi

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Snyder County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

36,680

−2%vs 2000

vs 37,546 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

112 / sq mi

−2%vs 2000

vs 114 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.6

−11%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202440K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,864

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,981 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,859

−35%vs 2000

vs $16,756 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.0%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,800

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $87,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$324

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $439 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.2%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 76.5% in 2000

22.8% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−10%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.4%(36,559)

Black0.8%(288)

Hispanic / Latino1%(368)

Asian0.4%(153)

Other0%

Diversity Score5.3%(2,002)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.9%(36,261)

Black0.4%(149)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(160)

Asian0.4%(129)

Other0.4%(141)

Diversity Score3.9%(1,427)

Diversity Score

−27%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.6%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.4%

−8.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.3%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.5 min

+38%vs 2000

vs 15.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Snyder County, Pennsylvania has about 36,680 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Snyder County, Pennsylvania earns about $25,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snyder County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Snyder County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Snyder County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of people in Snyder County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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