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Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Schuylkill County had 145,085 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 111 places (31 cities, villages and boroughs, 36 towns and townships and 44 census-designated) and 42 census tracts. GEOID 42107.

Schuylkill County is the county of the Pottsville, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

145,085

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 143,049 · ACS 2020-2024: 143,558

Median household income

$68,313

±$1,387 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971

Median home value

$153,000

±$3,473 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500

Median gross rent

$876

±$24 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209

How many people live in Schuylkill County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 143,049 residents in Schuylkill County. The Census Bureau estimates 145,085 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 143,558 over 779 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +204 (143,148)
2021→2022 −34 (143,114)
2022→2023 +778 (143,892)
2023→2024 +517 (144,409)
2024→2025 +676 (145,085)

Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	143,558	13,018,639	+884
Households	57,988±731	5,274,853	no clear change
Average household size	2.35±0.03	2.39	+0.05
Housing units	67,295±128	5,806,452	−2,575

Schuylkill County's population since 2000

From 150,336 in 2000 to 145,085 in 2025: down 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 150,336
2005 (estimate) 146,976
2010 Census 148,289
2015 (estimate) 144,136
2020 Census 143,049
2025 (estimate) 145,085

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Schuylkill County?

Schuylkill County holds 111 places: 31 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 36 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 44 census-designated places. The largest is Pottsville with 13,170 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Schuylkill County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Pottsville	city	13,346	13,364±24	$54,332	$100,500	19.9%	100%
Tamaqua	borough	6,916	6,924±20	$46,176	$83,700	26.7%	100%
Schuylkill Haven	borough	5,236	5,253±14	$54,167	$132,400	4.0%	100%
Wayne Township, Schuylkill County	township	5,213	5,277±14	$98,300	$233,200	6.2%	100%
Butler Township, Schuylkill County	township	4,906	4,972±17	$79,730	$173,100	10.8%	100%
Minersville	borough	4,370	4,396±17	$53,416	$82,300	27.0%	100%
West Penn Township	township	4,370	4,451±16	$71,977	$234,300	5.8%	100%
Shenandoah	borough	4,243	4,146±16	$45,294	$49,500	27.7%	100%
North Manheim Township	township	4,059	4,136±22	$88,125	$244,900	4.4%	100%
Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County	township	4,016	4,049±19	$84,934	$235,900	3.0%	100%
Frackville	borough	3,860	3,878±17	$56,866	$103,400	18.8%	100%
Mahanoy City	borough	3,499	3,507±30	$37,727	$52,400	35.9%	100%
Rush Township, Schuylkill County	township	3,417	3,456±19	$76,392	$208,000	12.0%	100%
Hegins Township	township	3,337	3,352±22	$92,861	$197,100	5.5%	100%
West Brunswick Township	township	3,278	3,291±14	$119,167	$289,700	2.5%	100%
Mahanoy Township	township	3,192	3,043±12	$59,474	$65,100	11.7%	100%
Washington Township, Schuylkill County	township	3,130	3,134±22	$89,306	$238,000	3.5%	100%
Orwigsburg	borough	3,000	3,005±15	$84,063	$213,200	3.6%	100%
Lake Wynonah	CDP	2,858	3,036±346	$98,639	$258,200	1.6%	100%
West Mahanoy Township	township	2,785	2,885±14	$85,471	$88,700	20.7%	100%
St. Clair, Schuylkill County	borough	2,745	2,754±15	$64,304	$71,800	7.8%	100%
South Manheim Township	township	2,723	2,752±20	$91,979	$266,500	4.3%	100%
Ryan Township	township	2,589	2,756±273	$91,176	$231,500	8.9%	100%
McAdoo	borough	2,471	2,501±317	$45,753	$90,000	20.4%	100%
Ashland	borough	2,471	2,324±341	$52,708	$58,800	17.4%	100%
Coaldale (Schuylkill County)	borough	2,426	2,514±349	$59,250	$83,100	21.7%	100%
Norwegian Township	township	2,159	2,047±374	$85,272	$204,300	2.5%	100%
Porter Township, Schuylkill County	township	2,145	2,107±305	$72,500	$163,600	7.2%	100%
Pine Grove	borough	2,049	2,118±331	$64,082	$138,600	7.8%	100%
East Brunswick Township	township	1,845	2,187±464	$107,625	$337,000	3.8%	100%
Port Carbon	borough	1,806	1,768±254	$61,182	$112,000	10.6%	100%
Cass Township, Schuylkill County	township	1,765	1,670±265	$81,917	$118,100	6.8%	100%
Branch Township	township	1,752	1,907±246	$79,139	$180,200	8.5%	100%
Tremont	borough	1,676	1,605±177	$77,188	$92,600	10.4%	100%
East Union Township	township	1,647	1,783±485	$80,982	$148,800	17.3%	100%
Cressona	borough	1,601	1,420±251	$73,967	$157,000	5.1%	100%
Valley View (Schuylkill County)	CDP	1,595	1,487±311	$77,273	$162,600	5.6%	100%
Kline Township	township	1,470	1,624±437	$53,125	$119,100	16.0%	100%
Tower City	borough	1,419	1,545±291	$68,482	$114,800	13.7%	100%
HometownGEOID 4235448	CDP	1,414	1,283±413	$91,250	$220,300	2.1%	100%
North Union Township, Schuylkill County	township	1,411	1,208±155	$71,250	$187,300	6.4%	100%
Girardville	borough	1,308	1,110±257	$41,964	$45,400	20.8%	100%
Union Township, Schuylkill County	township	1,228	1,083±149	$85,379	$226,300	7.9%	100%
Shenandoah Heights	CDP	1,222	1,262±269	$87,314	$89,400	13.4%	100%
Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County	township	1,074	995±133	$71,500	$107,700	9.9%	100%
New Philadelphia	borough	1,054	975±154	$42,441	$94,300	14.7%	100%
FriedensburgGEOID 4227936	CDP	1,041	842±379	$89,732	$188,500	0.0%	100%
Walker Township, Schuylkill County	township	989	1,004±169	$88,571	$234,200	3.3%	100%
Palo Alto	borough	970	960±139	$61,667	$91,100	12.3%	100%
Barry Township	township	916	860±116	$75,962	$222,800	6.4%	100%
East Norwegian Township	township	863	829±162	$70,000	$143,800	13.5%	100%
Hubley Township	township	861	891±230	$71,932	$174,700	3.8%	100%
Blythe Township	township	811	846±244	$68,750	$94,000	11.2%	100%
HeginsGEOID 4233576	CDP	798	1,088±363	$93,994	$211,300	4.6%	100%
Gordon	borough	761	959±290	$92,837	$122,700	4.9%	100%
Ringtown	borough	721	745±147	$87,955	$180,500	2.2%	100%
Eldred Township, Schuylkill County	township	713	911±151	$73,250	$239,500	7.1%	100%
LavelleGEOID 4241904	CDP	708	572±301	$71,250	$94,000	14.2%	100%
Deer Lake, Schuylkill County	borough	670	656±152	$103,125	$227,800	7.1%	100%
Auburn	borough	660	449±93	$71,458	$180,300	10.2%	100%
Reilly Township	township	639	678±107	$41,667	$76,200	18.7%	100%
AltamontGEOID 4202144	CDP	624	526±218	$43,750	$112,500	16.2%	100%
RavineGEOID 4263536	CDP	622	537±249	$106,250	$173,200	5.6%	100%
Upper Mahantongo Township	township	609	550±88	$64,063	$196,600	6.4%	100%
RenningersGEOID 4264188	CDP	594	511±212	$110,461	$273,800	13.3%	100%
Park Crest	CDP	591	645±165	$59,583	$227,600	20.3%	100%
Gilberton	borough	579	687±188	$65,060	$43,600	18.5%	100%
EnglewoodGEOID 4223688	CDP	561	661±333	not published	$155,000	30.9%	100%
KelayresGEOID 4239056	CDP	497	413±185	$49,539	$118,000	9.2%	100%
Mechanicsville	borough	461	448±78	$61,250	$120,800	9.7%	100%
ReinertonGEOID 4264104	CDP	456	358±107	$51,875	$150,000	5.3%	100%
ShepptonGEOID 4270128	CDP	448	588±307	$58,375	$155,200	42.6%	100%
MuirGEOID 4252224	CDP	429	572±228	$108,393	$174,600	4.5%	100%
Frailey Township	township	418	415±73	$64,375	$93,900	6.7%	100%
Delano TownshipGEOID 4210718672	township	408	205±59	$62,500	$59,300	4.9%	100%
Forestville (Schuylkill County)GEOID 4226704	CDP	399	483±260	$117,969	$163,400	3.3%	100%
Donaldson	CDP	377	395±72	$63,438	$96,700	7.1%	100%
Tuscarora	CDP	375	452±114	$71,071	$105,500	16.8%	100%
Cumbola	CDP	371	243±71	$51,250	$96,000	32.1%	100%
Middleport	borough	362	362±114	$74,375	$117,600	7.7%	100%
New Castle Township	township	347	469±163	$85,592	$84,300	5.2%	100%
BranchdaleGEOID 4208208	CDP	328	379±96	$32,188	$71,900	25.9%	100%
SeltzerGEOID 4269256	CDP	318	321±170	$111,250	$117,400	0.0%	100%
Brockton	CDP	–	308±83	$81,250	$129,500	3.2%	100%
NurembergGEOID 4255808	CDP	415	133±46	$46,250	$89,400	9.0%	74%
OrwinGEOID 4257192	CDP	304	200±90	$70,278	$158,300	0.0%	100%
MarlinGEOID 4247600	CDP	299	281±195	$153,559	$161,200	0.0%	100%
Grier CityGEOID 4231536	CDP	296	167±117	$48,529	$161,600	28.1%	100%
DelanoGEOID 4218664	CDP	288	148±46	not published	$56,300	2.7%	100%
Tremont Township	township	283	272±85	$82,750	$161,300	11.4%	100%
Port Clinton	borough	278	271±108	$61,563	$135,200	7.0%	100%
LlewellynGEOID 4244048	CDP	–	269±134	$64,531	$106,700	13.0%	100%
OneidaGEOID 4256816	CDP	263	371±335	$165,720	$133,500	5.4%	100%
Fountain SpringsGEOID 4227024	CDP	256	99±44	not published	not published	62.6%	100%
New Ringgold	borough	253	284±88	$53,750	$122,100	17.5%	100%
Newtown, Schuylkill CountyGEOID 4254264	CDP	244	275±60	$67,917	$93,800	7.0%	100%
Foster Township, Schuylkill County	township	241	258±98	$57,500	$86,600	31.0%	100%
New BostonGEOID 4253272	CDP	231	192±77	$66,094	not published	4.2%	100%
Park PlaceGEOID 4258144	CDP	–	204±114	$58,942	$64,300	6.4%	100%
MoreaGEOID 4250924	CDP	200	157±57	$62,321	$67,500	2.5%	100%
HeckschervilleGEOID 4233528	CDP	196	279±96	$75,250	$79,600	3.2%	100%
Summit StationGEOID 4275272	CDP	193	201±101	$106,316	$226,300	0.0%	100%
Buck Run	CDP	180	252±97	$57,222	$86,100	31.7%	100%
BrandonvilleGEOID 4208240	CDP	180	199±77	$47,500	$153,900	8.5%	100%
McKeansburgGEOID 4246232	CDP	169	153±57	$80,446	$156,300	7.2%	100%
MarydGEOID 4247960	CDP	–	164±51	$62,344	$59,400	4.3%	100%
LandingvilleGEOID 4241264	borough	138	208±154	$116,250	$237,500	27.4%	100%
Beurys LakeGEOID 4206171	CDP	132	98±29	$95,417	$166,700	7.1%	100%
KlingerstownGEOID 4240136	CDP	101	105±38	$36,719	$112,500	16.2%	100%
Mount CarbonGEOID 4251488	borough	91	69±61	$147,692	$102,700	2.9%	100%
LocustdaleGEOID 4244224	CDP	171	133±70	$24,813	$41,400	32.3%	41%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Schuylkill County?

The median resident of Schuylkill County is 43.7 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	43.7±0.2	40.9	−0.7
Under 18 years	19.9%	20.4%	–
65 years and over	21.1%±0.1 pts	19.5%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	7.8%	8.7%	+3.4 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	86.2%±0.3 pts	73.0%	−4.8 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	2.6%±0.1 pts	10.3%	−0.3 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.5%±0.1 pts	3.8%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	2.7%±0.3 pts	3.6%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Born outside the United States	2.7%±0.4 pts	7.7%	+0.7 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	6.7%±0.5 pts	12.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	7.0%±0.5 pts	6.1%	–
With a disability	18.1%±0.7 pts	14.4%	–
No health insurance coverage	6.9%±0.8 pts	5.6%	+1.7 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	90.2%±0.6 pts	92.1%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	19.9%±0.9 pts	35.2%	+3.3 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	7.1%±0.7 pts	14.3%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.0%±0.3 pts	1.9%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Schuylkill County earn?

Half of Schuylkill County's 57,988 households earn less than $68,313 a year (±$1,387), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,341 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,972 after inflation. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$68,313±$1,387	$77,971	+$3,972
Mean household income	$85,756±$2,301	$107,538	–
Per capita income	$34,954±$861	$44,355	+$1,195
People below the poverty line	12.8%±1.0 pts	11.7%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	19.4%±2.4 pts	15.6%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	17.2%±1.0 pts	14.4%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	86.7%±0.9 pts	89.7%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Schuylkill County?

Owners occupy 76.1% of Schuylkill County's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,000 by its owner (±$3,473). The median renter pays $876 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$153,000±$3,473	$254,500	+$27,346
Median gross rent	$876±$24	$1,209	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	33.9%±3.4 pts	39.5%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,361±$27	$1,762	–
Owner-occupied homes	76.1%±1.2 pts	69.3%	no clear change
Housing units	67,295±128	5,806,452	−2,575
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.7%±0.2 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	4.7%±1.6 pts	4.9%	–
Single-family detached homes	58.0%±1.1 pts	56.6%	–
Mobile homes	3.4%±0.4 pts	3.5%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.3%±0.1 pts	1.0%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	46.7%±1.4 pts	25.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Schuylkill County building?

Builders took permits for 211 new housing units across Schuylkill County in 2025 (169 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.

2019 92 units
2020 104 units
2021 139 units
2022 153 units
2023 145 units
2024 239 units
2025 211 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Schuylkill County get to work?

77.8% of Schuylkill County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	57.8%±0.7 pts	62.7%	–
Unemployment rate	5.6%±0.6 pts	5.3%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	77.8%±1.4 pts	68.2%	–
Carpooled	10.3%±1.2 pts	7.5%	–
Public transportation	0.4%±0.2 pts	3.6%	–
Walked	2.9%±0.6 pts	3.3%	–
Worked from home	7.3%±0.7 pts	15.6%	+4.5 pts
Mean travel time to work	27.3 min±0.8	26.3 min	no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Schuylkill County's census tracts?

Schuylkill County is divided into 42 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,810 (Tract 19.02) to $114,201 (Tract 30).

All 42 census tracts of Schuylkill County, with their figures

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Schuylkill County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?

Schuylkill County's rank among Pennsylvania's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	25th of 67
Growth 2020-2025	19th of 67
Residents per square mile	29th of 67
Median household income	29th of 67
Median home value	54th of 67
Median gross rent	38th of 67
Poverty rate	23rd of 67
Bachelor's degree or higher	50th of 67
Median age	34th of 67

Every county in Pennsylvania

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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