Snyder County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Snyder County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 39,711. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Snyder County is 40.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Snyder County is $68,435. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $205,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Snyder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 84.3%.