COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Snyder County

Pennsylvania · 37,546 residents · 328.784 sq mi

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Snyder County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,981. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% 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

37,546

+2%since 1990

from 36,680 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

114 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 112 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.7

+13%since 1990

from 32.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202440K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,981

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,864 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,756

+54%since 1990

from $10,859 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.9%

−1.1 ptssince 1990

from 11.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$87,800

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $56,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$439

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $324 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.5%

−0.7 ptssince 1990

from 77.2% in 1990

23.5% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+11%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.4%(149)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(160)

Asian0.4%(129)

Diversity Score3.9%(1,427)

2000

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

Black0.8%(288)

Hispanic / Latino1%(368)

Asian0.4%(153)

Diversity Score5.3%(2,002)

Diversity Score

+37%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.5%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 10.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

73.2%

+8.8 ptssince 1990

from 64.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.6%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 4.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.5 min

−28%since 1990

from 21.5 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 Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Snyder County, Pennsylvania has about 37,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Snyder County, Pennsylvania earns about $35,981 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% 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 9.9% of people in Snyder County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snyder County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Snyder County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 866 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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