Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

143,308

0.967% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

0.451% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

3.49% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,785

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,800

6.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,027

0.333% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Schuylkill County PUMA, PA had a population of 143k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $57,785. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew from 141,935 to 143,308, a 0.967% increase and its median household income grew from $53,703 to $57,785, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.24%).

5.68% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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.

99.1% of the residents in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Schuylkill Technology Center (54 degrees awarded in 2021), Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (27 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was $112,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Schuylkill County PUMA, PA borders Wilkes-Barre & Hazleton Cities PUMA, PA, Bloomsburg Town & Berwick Borough PUMA, PA, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, Lebanon County PUMA, PA, Wyomissing Borough PUMA, PA, Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, and Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 143k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.14% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2021, there were 33.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Spanish (4,612 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (788 households), and German (548 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,189

Women

48.4%

73,854

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 143,043 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 143
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.87k ± 274
White (Hispanic)
3.77k ± 521

5.41%

Hispanic Population

7.76k people

5.41% of the people in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are hispanic (7.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
548 ± 574 people
Mexico
430 ± 508 people
Germany
256 ± 392 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 548 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents, followed by Mexico with 430 and Germany with 256.

Foreign-Born Population

2.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

1.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

As of 2021, 2.14% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents (3.07k 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 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,612 households (3.38%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
788 households (0.578%)
German
548 households (0.402%)

5.68% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 3.38% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,204 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,408 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
1,214 ± 298

Schuylkill County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA employs 61k people. The largest industries in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Construction (3,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,784 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($118,006), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($117,426), and Computer Systems Design ($111,507).

Males in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,352. The income inequality in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,239

Women

47.8%

31,992

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 61,231 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

61k

2021 Value

−0.333%

1 Year decline

± −0.333%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.333%, from 61.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,658 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,177 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61k

2021 Value

−0.333%

1 Year decline

± −0.333%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.333%, from 61.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,784 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,684

Median earning men ± $1,398

$32,359

Median earning women ± $946

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,957), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,708), and Manufacturing ($54,239).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,593), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,751), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,989).

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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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

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

Voting results are not available for Schuylkill County PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania 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 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA awarded 106 degrees. The student population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are White (95 and 89.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8 and 7.55%), Black or African American (2 and 1.89%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.943%).

The largest universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Schuylkill Technology Center (54 and 50.9%), Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (27 and 25.5%), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (25 and 23.6%).

The most popular majors in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 and 28.3%), Registered Nursing (27 and 25.5%), and General Cosmetology (22 and 20.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2018 in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 183 (16.4% men and 83.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 183 students enrolled in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, 16.4% men and 83.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 167 records, of which 83.8% were women and 16.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
30 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Schuylkill Technology Center
54 degrees awarded
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
27 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Schuylkill Technology Center with 54 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, which is 0.359 times less than the 78 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 95 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($10,625) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,085) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.795% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.649% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (52.6k), Some college (18.1k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was $112,800 in 2021, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $106,100 to $112,800, a 6.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is $57,785. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$112,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,600

$43,083

Median Property Taxes

±$1,282

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 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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.

$57,785

Median Household Income

± $1,587

56.8k

Number of Households

± 1,473

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.8k households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew to $57,785 from the previous year's value of $53,703.

The following chart displays the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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

0.393

2021 Wage GINI in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

0.392

2020 Wage GINI in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.487% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (9.67%)
Worked At Home (4.36%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (4.36%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA (17.2k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

94.4% of the population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.61%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew by 7.92% from 5.19% to 5.61%.

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