Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schuylkill County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 143,259. It is the 25th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 32 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schuylkill County is 43.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schuylkill County is $66,901. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The median home value is $140,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Schuylkill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Schuylkill County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.