Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Schuylkill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 148,289 and a population density of 73 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 140,709 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pottsville. The county was created 213 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about Schuylkill County
| Population : | 140,709 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Area : | 2027 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Schuylkill River |
| Altitude : | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Capital : | Pottsville |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1811 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:10:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schuylkill County is located at 40°42'21"N 76°12'57"W (40.7058000, -76.2159500). It has 7 neighbors: Berks County, Columbia County, Dauphin County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County and Northumberland County.
Schuylkill County map
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The largest city of Schuylkill County is Pottsville with a population of 13,409. Other cities include, Tamaqua population 6,633, Schuylkill Haven population 5,086, Shenandoah population 4,738 and Mahanoy City population 3,928. See all Schuylkill County cities & populated places.
Schuylkill County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
- Official Website
Official website of Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County has 7 neighbours.
- Berks County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Columbia County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Dauphin County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Lebanon County county in Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Lehigh County county in Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Luzerne County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Northumberland County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Schuylkill County decreased by 5.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 148,289 | - | census |
| 2011 | 147,538 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 147,125 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 146,668 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 145,393 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 144,117 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 143,497 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 142,580 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 141,815 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 141,359 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 140,709 | -0.46% | estimation process |
People born in Schuylkill County (7)
People born in Schuylkill County, including United States Army general George Joulwan, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient George W. Harris, actor Will J. White, .
List
- Charles Brown (American soldier, recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 11/12/1841
- Harry Leslie Hoffman (American painter) he was born in 01/03/1871
- Henry Clay Bowden (Soldier and Farmer) he was born in 01/01/1842
- Henry Hill he was born in 07/04/1843
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
