Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 143,558 | — | #471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,313 | -9.1% | #1,317 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,000 | -45.7% | #2,193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | -24.7% | #1,576 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.2% | #1,463 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Schuylkill County has a population of 143,558, making it the #471 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Schuylkill County is $68,313, ranking #1,317 out of 3,222 counties — 9.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Schuylkill County is $153,000 (-45.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $876/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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93.1% of residents in Schuylkill County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 143,558, making it the 471st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schuylkill County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schuylkill County is $68,313, which ranks #1,317 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Schuylkill County is $153,000, 45.7% below the national median. Renters in Schuylkill County pay a median gross rent of $876 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schuylkill County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Schuylkill County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.