Schuylkill County's 2026 population is estimated at 145,705, reflecting a 0.41% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Schuylkill County is the 25th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 148,280 and has grown -1.74% since 2010.
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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