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Population Review

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.

Snyder County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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 a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 39,711. It ranks #53 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 40.5, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Snyder County is $68,435, below the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $205,500, with monthly rent averaging $890. The homeownership rate of 74.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Snyder County reflects 21.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.0 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%.

2017 · 41K20102024

39,627

Population (2024)

39,709

Population (2010)

40,621

Peak (2017)

-0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201039,709
201139,785
201239,886
201340,133
201440,246
201540,530
201640,457
201740,621
201840,474
201940,393
202039,742
202139,748
202239,525
202339,699
202439,627

Race & Ethnicity

White95.0%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
11.0%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
12.1%
55–59
6.4%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
6.5%
85+
2.3%

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 rate5.2%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate1.4%
Employment-to-population59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.8%
Manufacturing
16.8%
Construction
9.0%
Education & health care
5.8%
Retail trade
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.3%
Agriculture
3.7%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.