Cities & Towns in Schuylkill County, PA
Schuylkill County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 140,709 inhabitants. The county was created 213 years ago in 1811. Its county seat is Pottsville.
There are 31 city/town in Schuylkill County, PA. 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, West Penn population 4,295
Pottsville
Pottsville, City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua
Tamaqua, Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill Haven, Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Nestled in the Anthracite Coal Region of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County is home to small towns with deep roots in coal mining history. Though coal mining has declined, these communities have endured and retained their unique identities.
The county seat and most populous city is Pottsville, with a population of around 14,000 residents. Pottsville served as an early hub for anthracite coal mining and shipping. Today, it is a center of business and culture for the county. Other major towns include Schuylkill Haven, which lies along the Schuylkill River, and Shenandoah, once known as the “village of stagnant water” that depended heavily on the coal economy.
Beyond these historic towns, Schuylkill County contains smaller mining-era villages and settlements like Saint Clair, Mahanoy City, and Tamaqua where Old World charm remains. The countryside is dotted with quaint farming communities as well.
Though economic changes have occurred, Schuylkill County's towns still celebrate their coal mining roots. The culture, architecture, cuisines and traditions of immigrants who came to work the mines provide the area with a unique character that perseveres today. This post will explore the distinct identities of the cities, towns, and villages throughout Schuylkill County.
All Schuylkill County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 689 |
| Cressona | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 1,585 |
| Delano | Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 423 |
| East Franklin | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | 3,804 |
| Frackville | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 3,598 |
| Gilberton | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 720 |
| Girardville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,434 |
| Gordon | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 721 |
| Hegins | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 3,357 |
| Lake Wynonah | Census designated place | 2,640 |
| Landingville | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 149 |
| Mahanoy City | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States | 3,928 |
| McAdoo | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 2,147 |
| Middleport | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 377 |
| Minersville | Town of the United States | 4,258 |
| Mount Carbon | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 85 |
| New Philadelphia | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 1,027 |
| New Ringgold | Borough in southeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 261 |
| Orwigsburg | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 2,943 |
| Pine Grove | Human settlement | 2,142 |
| Port Carbon | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 1,769 |
| Port Clinton | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 306 |
| Pottsville | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 13,409 |
| Schuylkill Haven | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 5,086 |
| Shenandoah | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 4,738 |
| Shenandoah Heights | Census designated place | 1,233 |
| Tamaqua | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 6,633 |
| Tower City | City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA | 1,268 |
| Tremont | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 1,656 |
| West Penn | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 4,295 |
| Zerbe | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania | 1,746 |
