Schuylkill County, PA

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2023 Population

143,259

0.0405% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

0.679% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.5%

1.46% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,901

5.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$140,400

9.77% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

64,636

0.102% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Schuylkill County, PA had a population of 143k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $66,901. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Schuylkill County, PA grew from 143,201 to 143,259, a 0.0405% increase and its median household income grew from $63,574 to $66,901, a 5.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), and White (Hispanic) (2.09%).

None of the households in Schuylkill County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Schuylkill County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schuylkill County, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (103 degrees awarded in 2022), Schuylkill Technology Center (55 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (44 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Schuylkill County, PA was $140,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Schuylkill County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Schuylkill County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Schuylkill County, PA borders Berks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Columbia County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Luzerne County, PA, and Northumberland County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Schuylkill County, PA is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.18% of Schuylkill County, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.12k people).

In 2023, there were 33.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Schuylkill County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.65k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Schuylkill County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Schuylkill County, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Schuylkill County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 270
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.75k ± 262
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.65k ± 655

6.8%

Hispanic Population

9.74k people

6.8% of the people in Schuylkill County, PA are hispanic (9.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Schuylkill County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

2.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

2.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.15k people

As of 2023, 2.18% of Schuylkill County, PA residents (3.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schuylkill County, PA was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Schuylkill County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,887 ± 260
Gulf War (2001-)
1,407 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
1,136 ± 269

Schuylkill County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Schuylkill County, PA employs 64.6k people. The largest industries in Schuylkill County, PA are Manufacturing (12,504 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,587 people), and Retail Trade (7,555 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,317), Public Administration ($60,923), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,469).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

64.6k

2023 Value

± 1,727

0.102%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schuylkill County, PA grew at a rate of 0.102%, from 64.6k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schuylkill County, PA, are Production Occupations (7,531 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,852 people), and Management Occupations (5,648 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schuylkill County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.6k

2023 Value

± 1,727

0.102%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schuylkill County, PA grew at a rate of 0.102%, from 64.6k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schuylkill County, PA, are Manufacturing (12,504 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,587 people), and Retail Trade (7,555 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schuylkill County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Schuylkill County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,205

Median earning men ± $1,081

$36,291

Median earning women ± $926

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,729), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,346), and Information ($65,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($48,764), Wholesale Trade ($44,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,139).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

279
Other Services (except Public Administration)
194
Retail Trade
142
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$610k
Manufacturing
$342k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$297k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Schuylkill County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 69.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.42%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.42%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Schuylkill County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Schuylkill County, PA awarded 230 degrees. The student population of Schuylkill County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 248 male students and 539 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schuylkill County, PA are White (203 and 88.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13 and 5.65%), Black or African American (7 and 3.04%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.17%).

The largest universities in Schuylkill County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) (103 and 44.8%), Schuylkill Technology Center (55 and 23.9%), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (44 and 19.1%).

The most popular majors in Schuylkill County, PA are General Cosmetology (40 and 17.4%), Registered Nursing (34 and 14.8%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 and 14.3%).

The median tuition cost in Schuylkill County, PA for a public four year colleges is $14,624 for in-state students and $24,318 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Schuylkill County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 787 (31.5% men and 68.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 787 students enrolled in Schuylkill County, PA, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 541 records, of which 68.6% were women and 31.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
40 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Schuylkill County, PA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Schuylkill County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810)
103 degrees awarded
Schuylkill Technology Center
55 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (214810) with 103 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 57 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schuylkill County, PA, which is 0.329 times less than the 173 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 203 degrees mean that there were 15.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,624) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,210) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Schuylkill County, PA was $140,400 in 2023, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $127,900 to $140,400, a 9.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Schuylkill County, PA is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Schuylkill County, PA have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schuylkill County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Schuylkill County, PA is $66,901. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Schuylkill County, PA was Census Tract 30 with a value of $111,889, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 36, with respective values of $87,619 and $85,871.

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schuylkill County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.668%.

Housing

Property

$140,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,100

$43,821

Median Property Taxes

±$1,246

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Schuylkill County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Schuylkill County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2023

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.3% of the housing units in Schuylkill County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Schuylkill County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 30
Census Tract 12
Census Tract 36

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Schuylkill County, PA was Census Tract 30 with a value of $111,889, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 36, with respective values of $87,619 and $85,871.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Schuylkill County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,901

Median Household Income

± $1,609

57.5k

Number of Households

± 1,630

In 2023, the median household income of the 57.5k households in Schuylkill County, PA grew to $66,901 from the previous year's value of $63,574.

The following chart displays the households in Schuylkill County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Schuylkill County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (6.17%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Schuylkill County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (6.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schuylkill County, PA have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.26% of the workforce in Schuylkill County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Schuylkill County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Schuylkill County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schuylkill County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schuylkill County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.668%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schuylkill County, PA (17.1k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schuylkill County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.4% of the children was living in poverty in Schuylkill County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Schuylkill County, PA has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Schuylkill County, PA see 1876 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.477% decrease from the previous year (1885 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2171 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1023 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,876 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Schuylkill County, PA

Primary care physicians in Schuylkill County, PA see an average of 1,876 patients per year. This represents a 0.477% decrease from the previous year (1,885 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Schuylkill County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.33%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schuylkill County, PA grew by 4.65% from 6.04% to 6.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Schuylkill County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63.8 in Schuylkill County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Schuylkill County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.4% in Schuylkill County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Schuylkill County, PA.