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.
Throw a disc at the Faylor Lake Disc Golf Course, Choose Your Own Adventure, or use the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau as an excellent resource for everything in Snyder County.
As of 2025 the population of Snyder County is 39,505. The population is expected to shrink to 39,438 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.03%.
The median age of Snyder County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Snyder County is 17.8, 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 $89,626 and projected to be $100,061 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,859, projected to be $37,945 in 2030. 2.48% of households – 979 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $908,437 and the average disposable income is $69,102.
There are 16,096 housing units in Snyder County; 11,142 are owner-occupied, 3,681 are rented, and 1,273 are vacant. The average home value is $297,124, with 895 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3,378 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,418 businesses in Snyder County, employing 19,352 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,952 age 16 and above. 6,475 workers commute into Snyder County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
12,376 residents both live and work in/around Snyder County. The average travel time is 24.0 minutes. 9.06% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.81% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,930 drive alone, 1,791 carpool, and 48 take public transportation. 1,543 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,634 residents work from home.
11,593 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,762 have associates degrees, 3,623 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,416 hold a graduate or professional degree.
