Schuylkill County's estimated 2026 population is 145,761 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Schuylkill County is the 25th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 148,280 and has seen a growth of -1.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 115,001 adults, (30,226 of whom are seniors) in Schuylkill County.
Female: 69,386 (48.3%)
Male: 74,172 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Schuylkill County includes 87.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125,928 | 87.72% |
| Two or more races | 9,269 | 6.46% |
| Black or African American | 4,118 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 3,441 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 697 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 104 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Schuylkill County's average per capita income is $47,274. Household income levels show a median of $68,313. The poverty rate stands at 12.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,680 | $118,798 |
| Families | $80,961 | $100,453 |
| Households | $68,313 | $85,756 |
| Non Families | $40,008 | $52,342 |
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