Snyder County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 39,668 #1,212 / 3,222
62th
Median Household Income $66,876 -11.0% #1,447 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,937 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $215,300 -23.6% #1,252 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $929 -20.1% #1,284 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 9.4% -25.1% #672 / 3,222
79th

Demographics

Snyder County has a population of 39,668, making it the #1,212 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Snyder County is $66,876, ranking #1,447 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.

Median Household Income
$66,876 −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,447 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,232 −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,064 of 3,222
36th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.4% −25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #672 of 3,222
79th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −54.2% vs nat'l
Rank #424 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,891 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.9 min −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,960 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Snyder County is $215,300 (-23.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $929/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.

Median Home Value
$215,300 −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,252 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$929 −20.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,284 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.6% +17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,435 of 3,222
55th percentile
75.6% Homeownership

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Health

87.8% of residents in Snyder County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.

87.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.8% −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,583 of 3,222
20th percentile

About Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Snyder County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 39,668, making it the 1,212th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Snyder County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Snyder County is $66,876, which ranks #1,447 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

The median home value in Snyder County is $215,300, 23.6% below the national median. Renters in Snyder County pay a median gross rent of $929 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Snyder County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.

Snyder County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).

All data for Snyder 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.