Snyder County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Snyder County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Snyder County, Pennsylvania has a population of 39,668, the 53rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $66,876 and the median home value is $215,300. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Snyder County Quick Facts

Population 39,668

Median Household Income $66,876

Median Home Value $215,300

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 75.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

High School Graduation 84.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 39,668 53rd of 67

Median Income $66,876 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Snyder 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	39,711	39,668	-0.1%
Median household income	$68,435	$66,876	-2.3%
Median home value	$205,500	$215,300	+4.8%

Median Household Income

Snyder

$66,876

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Snyder

$215,300

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 29.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $929/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

24.7%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Snyder County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Selinsgrove	5,593	$65,650	5.1%	$198,500
Shamokin Dam	1,708	$69,063	5.6%	$197,200
Middleburg	1,181	$58,523	9.7%	$163,700
McClure	984	$69,886	9.6%	$122,800
Beavertown	888	$54,688	14.5%	$164,800
Hummels Wharf	876	$66,661	3.6%	$183,500
Penns Creek	823	$54,142	27.4%	$167,500
Freeburg	814	$60,694	2.7%	$185,000
Beaver Springs	704	$54,896	16.6%	$125,500
Port Trevorton	687	$79,083	23.0%	$184,600
Mount Pleasant Mills	503	$61,364	2.4%	$215,700
Kreamer	491	$57,065	10.8%	$243,800
Troxelville	396	$76,250	1.0%	$175,500
Richfield	374	$58,250	13.3%	$171,900
Kratzerville	319	$76,750	8.2%	$233,000
Paxtonville	218	$65,417	0.0%	$215,500

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Population Overview

Snyder County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 39,668. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Snyder County is 40.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Snyder County is $66,876. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $215,300. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Snyder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Snyder 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 Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Snyder County has a population of 39,668, making it the 53rd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Snyder County?

The median household income in Snyder County is $66,876 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.

How many cities are in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Snyder County contains 16 Census-designated places.