Snyder County, Pennsylvania Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Snyder County, Pennsylvania, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. The estimated population of Snyder County, Pennsylvania is 39,877 people, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look at the total population in Snyder County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,877
 -1.42% -1.71%
2020
40,452
 -0.08% -
2019
40,483
+0.04%
-
2018
40,466
 -0.26% -
2017
40,570
 - -

Population of Snyder County, Pennsylvania by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.7%
95.2%
 -0.53%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.2%
 +4.55%
Asian
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.1%
 +36.36%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Snyder County, Pennsylvania by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -0.25% 39.2 -0.25% 41.9 +0.24%
2020 40.4 +0.5% 39.3 +0.26% 41.8 +0.72%
2019 40.2 +0.75% 39.2 +0.51% 41.5 +1.22%
2018 39.9 +0.5% 39 +0.78% 41 +0.49%
2017 39.7 - 38.7 - 40.8 -

The median age of Snyder County, Pennsylvania gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,360 -4.24% 2,410 -17.76% 2,260 2,004
10 to 19 3,078 -3.77% 2,686 +9.06% 2,963 2,936
20 to 29 2,754 -2.99% 2,775 -9.03% 2,672 2,532
30 to 39 2,199 +5.88% 2,199 -4.76% 2,331 2,093
40 to 49 2,501 -12.68% 2,360 -2.62% 2,197 2,298
50 to 59 2,811 -4.14% 2,809 -4.91% 2,695 2,670
60 to 69 2,326 +1.27% 2,475 -3.42% 2,354 2,388
70+ 2,047 +18.42% 2,780 +8.99% 2,449 3,035

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Snyder County, Pennsylvania is $62,951.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Snyder County.

  • Under 25
    $39,883.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,633.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,497.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,421.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Snyder County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Snyder County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Snyder County, Pennsylvania is currently $78,450.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.95% of households in Snyder County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Snyder County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Snyder County is $29,285.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Snyder County by the total population of Snyder County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Snyder County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Snyder County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Snyder County over the age of 16 is 32,563.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Snyder County is 59.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,849 47.50% 6.60%
20 to 24 years 3,089 66.50% 3.30%
25 to 29 years 2,115 86.80% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 2,204 80.00% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 4,311 86.50% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 5,048 86.20% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 2,721 78.90% 0.20%
60 to 64 years 2,715 60.90% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 4,240 22.00% 2.40%
75 years and over 3,271 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Snyder County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 31,264 61.40% 2.40%
Black or African American 387 54.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 90.90% 0.00%
Asian 185 62.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 213 74.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 503 55.90% 6.40%
Hispanic or Latino 665 60.30% 0.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 30,976 61.40% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Snyder County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Snyder County is 19,458, with median earnings of $36,172.00.

Women in Snyder County, Pennsylvania earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,458 $36,172.00
Male 10,486 $42,227.00
Female 8,972 $28,910.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,603 $63,973.00
Business and Financial 678 $52,786.00
Computer and Mathematical 360 $72,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $42,152.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 108 $67,778.00
Community and Social Service 269 $45,337.00
Legal 108 $26,466.00
Educational and Library 1,543 $51,819.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 258 $37,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,145 $58,581.00
Healthcare Support 876 $31,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $27,083.00
Law Enforcement 129 $46,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 995 $12,753.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 543 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 360 $15,156.00
Sales 1,758 $28,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,171 $32,526.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 252 $17,143.00
Construction and Extraction 1,330 $42,305.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 642 $36,071.00
Production 1,770 $37,268.00
Transportation and Material Moving 968 $41,554.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,029 $72,396.00 574 $52,396.00
Business and Financial 228 $55,288.00 450 $52,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 285 $78,079.00 75 $30,893.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $43,750.00 33 $41,488.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $92,000.00 56 $65,625.00
Community and Social Service 112 $51,333.00 157 $41,490.00
Legal 22 $108,214.00 86 $25,517.00
Educational and Library 440 $62,000.00 1,103 $44,297.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $38,241.00 120 $6,389.00
Healthcare Practitioners 211 $79,732.00 934 $55,833.00
Healthcare Support 125 $36,148.00 751 $30,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $25,625.00 25 $32,188.00
Law Enforcement 79 $75,486.00 50 $39,844.00
Food Preparation and Serving 298 $20,000.00 697 $10,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 320 $18,542.00 223 $9,671.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $9,569.00 282 $15,547.00
Sales 851 $42,745.00 907 $15,861.00
Office and Administrative Support 691 $41,750.00 1,480 $27,296.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 171 $28,631.00 81 $11,250.00
Construction and Extraction 1,244 $43,125.00 86 $29,138.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 621 $35,536.00 21 $55,313.00
Production 1,435 $40,663.00 335 $27,196.00
Transportation and Material Moving 888 $42,930.00 80 $13,333.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,373 households in Snyder County, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,016 families in Snyder County with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,227 577 1,212 4,357
Average Household Size 3.19 3.4 3.32 1.2
Total Families 8,227 577 1,212 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.85 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 10,016 families in Snyder County, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Snyder County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,024 housing units in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,373 89.70%
Vacant 1,651 10.30%

19.58% of the total 16,024 housing units in Snyder County are rental units. This is approximately 3,137 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,762 are occupied by the owner - or 67.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Snyder County is $787.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Snyder County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    474
  • Less than $500
    379
  • $500 to $999
    1,978
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    693
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    63
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Snyder County is $176,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Snyder County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    543
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,281
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,086
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,454
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,670
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,327
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    342
  • $1,000,000 or more
    59

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Snyder County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Snyder County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,587
  • 1940 to 1949
    969
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,288
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,482
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,456
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,909
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,779
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,667
  • 2010 to 2013
    857
  • 2014 or later
    30

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Snyder County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    910
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,729
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,659
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,075

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Snyder County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Snyder County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Snyder County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,147
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,738
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,587
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,746
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,301
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,278
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,732
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    517
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    481
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,030
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    879
  • 90 or more minutes
    542

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Snyder County, Pennsylvania in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

We have data for 24 places in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.