Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has a population of 143,558, the 25th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $68,313 and the median home value is $153,000. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Schuylkill County Quick Facts
How Schuylkill County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,259 | 143,558 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $66,901 | $68,313 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $140,400 | $153,000 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Schuylkill County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,364 | $54,332 | 19.9% | $100,500 |
| Tamaqua | 6,924 | $46,176 | 26.7% | $83,700 |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | $54,167 | 4.0% | $132,400 |
| Minersville | 4,396 | $53,416 | 27.0% | $82,300 |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | 27.7% | $49,500 |
| Frackville | 3,878 | $56,866 | 18.8% | $103,400 |
| Mahanoy City | 3,507 | $37,727 | 35.9% | $52,400 |
| Lake Wynonah | 3,036 | $98,639 | 1.6% | $258,200 |
| Orwigsburg | 3,005 | $84,063 | 3.6% | $213,200 |
| St. Clair | 2,754 | $64,304 | 7.8% | $71,800 |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 2,514 | $59,250 | 21.7% | $83,100 |
| McAdoo | 2,501 | $45,753 | 20.4% | $90,000 |
| Ashland | 2,324 | $52,708 | 17.4% | $58,800 |
| Pine Grove | 2,118 | $64,082 | 7.8% | $138,600 |
| Port Carbon | 1,768 | $61,182 | 10.6% | $112,000 |
| Tremont | 1,605 | $77,188 | 10.4% | $92,600 |
| Tower City | 1,545 | $68,482 | 13.7% | $114,800 |
| Valley View (Schuylkill County) | 1,487 | $77,273 | 5.6% | $162,600 |
| Cressona | 1,420 | $73,967 | 5.1% | $157,000 |
| Hometown | 1,283 | $91,250 | 2.1% | $220,300 |
| Shenandoah Heights | 1,262 | $87,314 | 13.4% | $89,400 |
| Girardville | 1,110 | $41,964 | 20.8% | $45,400 |
| Hegins | 1,088 | $93,994 | 4.6% | $211,300 |
| New Philadelphia | 975 | $42,441 | 14.7% | $94,300 |
| Palo Alto | 960 | $61,667 | 12.3% | $91,100 |
| Gordon | 959 | $92,837 | 4.9% | $122,700 |
| Friedensburg | 842 | $89,732 | 0.0% | $188,500 |
| Ringtown | 745 | $87,955 | 2.2% | $180,500 |
| Gilberton | 687 | $65,060 | 18.5% | $43,600 |
| Englewood | 661 | N/A | 30.9% | $155,000 |
| Deer Lake | 656 | $103,125 | 7.1% | $227,800 |
| Park Crest | 645 | $59,583 | 20.3% | $227,600 |
| Sheppton | 588 | $58,375 | 42.6% | $155,200 |
| Lavelle | 572 | $71,250 | 14.2% | $94,000 |
| Muir | 572 | $108,393 | 4.5% | $174,600 |
| Ravine | 537 | $106,250 | 5.6% | $173,200 |
| Altamont | 526 | $43,750 | 16.2% | $112,500 |
| Renningers | 511 | $110,461 | 13.3% | $273,800 |
| Forestville (Schuylkill County) | 483 | $117,969 | 3.3% | $163,400 |
| Tuscarora | 452 | $71,071 | 16.8% | $105,500 |
| Auburn | 449 | $71,458 | 10.2% | $180,300 |
| Mechanicsville | 448 | $61,250 | 9.7% | $120,800 |
| Kelayres | 413 | $49,539 | 9.2% | $118,000 |
| Donaldson | 395 | $63,438 | 7.1% | $96,700 |
| Branchdale | 379 | $32,188 | 25.9% | $71,900 |
| Oneida | 371 | $165,720 | 5.4% | $133,500 |
| Middleport | 362 | $74,375 | 7.7% | $117,600 |
| Reinerton | 358 | $51,875 | 5.3% | $150,000 |
| Seltzer | 321 | $111,250 | 0.0% | $117,400 |
| New Ringgold | 284 | $53,750 | 17.5% | $122,100 |
| Marlin | 281 | $153,559 | 0.0% | $161,200 |
| Heckscherville | 279 | $75,250 | 3.2% | $79,600 |
| Newtown | 275 | $67,917 | 7.0% | $93,800 |
| Port Clinton | 271 | $61,563 | 7.0% | $135,200 |
| Buck Run | 252 | $57,222 | 31.8% | $86,100 |
| Cumbola | 243 | $51,250 | 32.1% | $96,000 |
| Landingville | 208 | $116,250 | 27.4% | $237,500 |
| Summit Station | 201 | $106,316 | 0.0% | $226,300 |
| Orwin | 200 | $70,278 | 0.0% | $158,300 |
| Brandonville | 199 | $47,500 | 8.5% | $153,900 |
| New Boston | 192 | $66,094 | 4.2% | N/A |
| Grier City | 167 | $48,529 | 28.1% | $161,600 |
| Morea | 157 | $62,321 | 2.5% | $67,500 |
| McKeansburg | 153 | $80,446 | 7.2% | $156,300 |
| Delano | 148 | N/A | 2.7% | $56,300 |
| Locustdale | 133 | $24,813 | 32.3% | $41,400 |
| Klingerstown | 105 | $36,719 | 16.2% | $112,500 |
| Fountain Springs | 99 | N/A | 62.6% | N/A |
| Beurys Lake | 98 | $95,417 | 7.1% | $166,700 |
| Mount Carbon | 69 | $147,692 | 2.9% | $102,700 |
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Population Overview
Schuylkill County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 143,558. It is the 25th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 70 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Schuylkill County is 43.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Schuylkill County is $68,313. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Schuylkill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% 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 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Schuylkill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
Schuylkill County has a population of 143,558, making it the 25th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Schuylkill County?
The median household income in Schuylkill County is $68,313 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.
How many cities are in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
Schuylkill County contains 70 Census-designated places.