Snyder County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 53rd-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Snyder County, Pennsylvania is 39,711 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $68,435, the median home value is $205,500, and the median age is 40.5.
The population of Snyder County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (39,709 → 39,627), a -0.01% annualized rate.
39,711
Population
-0.01%
Annual growth
121
People / sq mi
$68,435
Median Income
$205,500
Median Home Value
Snyder County covers 329 sq mi of land at 120.8 people per square mile.
About Snyder County, PA
Snyder County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.4% of the population. With 39,711 residents, Snyder County is a county in Pennsylvania.
The typical household here earns about $68,435, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $205,500, with typical rent around $890.
21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 8.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Snyder County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Snyder County had a population of 39,709 in 2010 and 39,627 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,621 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
39,627
Population (2024)
39,709
Population (2010)
40,621
Peak (2017)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,709 |
| 2011 | 39,785 |
| 2012 | 39,886 |
| 2013 | 40,133 |
| 2014 | 40,246 |
| 2015 | 40,530 |
| 2016 | 40,457 |
| 2017 | 40,621 |
| 2018 | 40,474 |
| 2019 | 40,393 |
| 2020 | 39,742 |
| 2021 | 39,748 |
| 2022 | 39,525 |
| 2023 | 39,699 |
| 2024 | 39,627 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.5
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,435$-7,646 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,097 |
| Per-capita income | $32,361 |
| Poverty rate | 5.2%-2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Snyder County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
6.1%
Carpool
73.5%
Public transit
8.6%
Work from home
24.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$205,500$-35,000 vs state
Median home value
$890
Median rent
74.3%
Homeownership rate
16,033
Total housing units
90.7%
Occupied
9.3%
Vacant
25.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.2%
With health insurance
86.2%
With broadband internet
14.4%
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans (18+)
15.5%
With a disability
92.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.3%
High School+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Snyder County, Pennsylvania has a population of 39,711 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 121 people per square mile.
The population of Snyder County has declined 0.2% since 2010 (39,709 → 39,627), a -0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Snyder County, Pennsylvania is $68,435, with mean (average) household income of $86,097 and per-capita income of $32,361. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Snyder County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Black or African American (0.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Snyder County, Pennsylvania is 40.5 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Snyder County is $205,500 and median monthly rent is $890. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,033 total housing units, 9.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Snyder County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Snyder County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.