County · Pennsylvania
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Snyder County had 39,655 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 31 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 42109.
Snyder County is the county of the Selinsgrove, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,655
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,736 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,668
Median household income
$66,876
±$2,148 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$215,300
±$6,119 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$929
±$56 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Snyder County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 39,736 residents in Snyder County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,655 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,668 over 329 square miles of land.
| Measure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,668 | 13,018,639 | −815 |
| Households | 14,600±241 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 16,053±78 | 5,806,452 | −389 |
Snyder County's population since 2000
From 37,546 in 2000 to 39,655 in 2025: up 5.6%. 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.
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 Snyder County?
Snyder County holds 31 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Selinsgrove with 5,488 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Snyder County?
The median resident of Snyder County is 40.6 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.4 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6%±0.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 8.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.2 pts | 73.0% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±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 | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7%±1.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9%±1.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.6 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.5 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 Snyder County earn?
Half of Snyder County's 14,600 households earn less than $66,876 a year (±$2,148), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,607 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,731 after inflation. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,876±$2,148 | $77,971 | −$5,731 |
| Mean household income | $85,472±$3,047 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,232±$1,061 | $44,355 | −$1,590 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.4 pts | 15.6% | −5.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0%±1.7 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 Snyder County?
Owners occupy 75.6% of Snyder County's occupied homes and renters 24.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,300 by its owner (±$6,119). The median renter pays $929 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,300±$6,119 | $254,500 | +$10,882 |
| Median gross rent | $929±$56 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0%±6.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,421±$52 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.6%±1.8 pts | 69.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Housing units | 16,053±78 | 5,806,452 | −389 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±4.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±1.7 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1%±1.5 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 Snyder County building?
Builders took permits for 69 new housing units across Snyder County in 2025 (67 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Snyder County get to work?
73.0% of Snyder County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0%±2.1 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min±1.2 | 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 Snyder County's census tracts?
Snyder County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,743 (Tract 703) to $136,500 (Tract 9807.05).
| Tract 70142109070100 | 5,878±349 | $85,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 70242109070200 | 7,661±445 | $65,259 |
| Tract 70342109070300 | 5,961±415 | $59,743 |
| Tract 70442109070400 | 5,525±367 | $65,527 |
| Tract 70542109070500 | 3,613±248 | $63,170 |
| Tract 70642109070600 | 5,437±418 | $73,902 |
| Tract 707.0142109070701 | 3,107±61 | $65,500 |
| Tract 9807.0542109980705 | 2,486±59 | $136,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Snyder County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 67 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 67 |
| Median home value | 29th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 67 |
| Median age | 55th of 67 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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