Snyder County, PA

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2021 Population

39,877

1.42% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

0.248% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.04%

8.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,951

4.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,800

2.26% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

19,458

1.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Snyder County, PA had a population of 39.9k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $62,951. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Snyder County, PA declined from 40,452 to 39,877, a −1.42% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,227 to $62,951, a 4.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Snyder County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%), White (Hispanic) (0.913%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.863%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.632%).

None of the households in Snyder 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.

99.5% of the residents in Snyder County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Snyder County, PA are Susquehanna University (577 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam (48 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Snyder County, PA was $176,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%.

Most people in Snyder County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Snyder County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Snyder County, PA borders Juniata County, PA, Mifflin County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, and Union County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Snyder County, PA is home to a population of 39.9k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.05% of Snyder County, PA residents were born outside of the country (420 people).

In 2021, there were 63.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Snyder County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 593 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 364 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Snyder County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Snyder County, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Snyder County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.8k ± 35
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
593 ± 86.4
White (Hispanic)
364 ± 141

2.27%

Hispanic Population

906 people

2.27% of the people in Snyder County, PA are hispanic (906 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Snyder 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
98,153 ± 7,663 people
Dominican Republic
81,192 ± 6,974 people
China
66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

420 people

1.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

475 people

As of 2021, 1.05% of Snyder County, PA residents (420 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Snyder County, PA was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
612 ± 132
Gulf War (2001-)
299 ± 96
Gulf War (1990s)
239 ± 70

Snyder 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 Snyder County, PA employs 19.5k people. The largest industries in Snyder County, PA are Manufacturing (3,597 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,120 people), and Retail Trade (2,523 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,375), Finance & Insurance ($51,810), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,141).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.5k

2021 Value

± 776

−1.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Snyder County, PA declined at a rate of −1.76%, from 19.8k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Snyder County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,171 people), Production Occupations (1,770 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Snyder 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

19.5k

2021 Value

± 776

−1.76%

1 Year decline

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Snyder County, PA declined at a rate of −1.76%, from 19.8k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Snyder County, PA, are Manufacturing (3,597 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,120 people), and Retail Trade (2,523 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Snyder County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Snyder County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,227

Median earning men ± $1,525

$28,910

Median earning women ± $2,094

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,993), Wholesale Trade ($50,972), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,968).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,715), Public Administration ($40,333), and Construction ($38,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

324
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
281
Manufacturing
226
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$666k
Manufacturing
$127k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$84.1k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Snyder County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 73.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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 (73.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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 2021, universities in Snyder County, PA awarded 625 degrees. The student population of Snyder County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 961 male students and 1,298 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Snyder County, PA are White (500 and 80.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (51 and 8.2%), Black or African American (19 and 3.05%), and Unknown (18 and 2.89%).

The largest universities in Snyder County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Susquehanna University (577 and 92.3%) and Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam (48 and 7.68%).

The most popular majors in Snyder County, PA are General Cosmetology (43 and 6.88%), General Psychology (41 and 6.56%), and General Finance (40 and 6.4%).

The median tuition cost in Snyder County, PA for private four year colleges is $52,380.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Snyder County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,259 (42.5% men and 57.5% 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 2021 there were 2,259 students enrolled in Snyder County, PA, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,717 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
40 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
34 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Snyder County, PA was General Finance with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Snyder County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Susquehanna University
577 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Susquehanna University with 577 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 235 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Snyder County, PA, which is 0.603 times less than the 390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 500 degrees mean that there were 9.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 51 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

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 Snyder County, PA was $176,800 in 2021, which is 0.722 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $176,800, a 2.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Snyder County, PA is 74.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Snyder County, PA have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Snyder County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Snyder County, PA is $62,951. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Snyder County, PA was Census Tract 701 with a value of $79,877, followed by Census Tract 704 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $66,101 and $65,699.

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Snyder County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.777%.

Housing

Property

$176,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,342

$10,762

Median Property Taxes

±$489

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 Snyder County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.9% of the housing units in Snyder County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Snyder 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 701
Census Tract 704
Census Tract 702

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Snyder County, PA was Census Tract 701 with a value of $79,877, followed by Census Tract 704 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $66,101 and $65,699.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Snyder 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.

$62,951

Median Household Income

± $2,505

14.4k

Number of Households

± 646

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.4k households in Snyder County, PA grew to $62,951 from the previous year's value of $60,227.

The following chart displays the households in Snyder 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 Snyder County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (9.9%)
Worked At Home (6.56%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Snyder County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.9%) and those who worked at home (6.56%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Snyder County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Snyder County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Snyder 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 Snyder County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Snyder County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Snyder County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.777%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Snyder County, PA (3.38k out of 37.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Snyder 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 2022, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Snyder County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 188 in Snyder County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 147 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.7% of the population of Snyder County, PA has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.539% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Snyder County, PA see 2523 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.79% increase from the previous year (2385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1493 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,523 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Snyder County, PA

Primary care physicians in Snyder County, PA see an average of 2,523 patients per year. This represents a 5.79% increase from the previous year (2,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.539%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Snyder County, PA declined by 2.26% from 10.6% to 10.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Snyder County, PA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 34.5% in Snyder County, PA.

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

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