Snyder County originated in 1855, named after local resident Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder. Selinsgrove is the county’s largest borough, first taking shape with a trading post along the Susquehanna River.
Manufacturing, lumber, and agriculture have driven development in Snyder County throughout its history. The Pennsylvania Canal system, primarily the Susquehanna Division of Pennsylvania Canal, brought tremendous trade industry growth when it opened in 1831. The Sunbury & Lewistown Railroad continued that prominence later in the century.
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As of 2026 the population of Snyder County is 39,590. The population is expected to shrink to 39,571 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Snyder County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Snyder County is 18.0, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Snyder County is $89,779 and projected to be $102,769 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,077, projected to be $39,190 in 2031. 2.59% of households – 1,024 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $853,569 and the average disposable income is $69,655.
There are 16,222 housing units in Snyder County; 11,105 are owner-occupied, 3,816 are rented, and 1,301 are vacant. The average home value is $303,289, with 930 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3,387 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,423 businesses in Snyder County, employing 20,056 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,905 age 16 and above. 6,250 workers commute into Snyder County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
12,531 residents both live and work in/around Snyder County. The average travel time is 22.9 minutes. 9.96% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,793 drive alone, 1,795 carpool, and 39 take public transportation. 1,556 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,709 residents work from home.
11,677 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,667 have associates degrees, 3,677 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,301 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
