Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Haven: Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Schuylkill Haven is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,437 and a population density of 3,884 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,086 inhabitants.
The city was created 275 years ago in 1749.
Quick Facts about Schuylkill Haven
| Population : | 5,086 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 17972 |
| Area : | 1.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,726 feet / 526 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1750 (275 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:14:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,633 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Schuylkill Haven is located at 40°37'50"N 76°10'16"W (40.6306500, -76.1710500).
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Official website of Schuylkill Haven
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Schuylkill Haven decreased by 6.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,437 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,404 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,373 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,344 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,297 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,248 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,209 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,166 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,133 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,106 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,086 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,504 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,761 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,745 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,762 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.9% |
| White only, percent : | 36.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 40.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 14.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 535 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
Schuylkill Haven zip code is 17972.
County name: Schuylkill, County
fips: 42107
Schuykill Haven, Schuylkill Haven
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $913 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $368 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $550 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,371 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,196 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 88,571 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,968 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,072 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,228 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 323 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 504 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 948.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.13 |
People born in Schuylkill Haven (4)
People born in Schuylkill Haven, including politician Mike Tobash, movie actress Lylith Lavey, author Elsie Singmaster, .
List
- Paul Barnes (American songwriter) he was born in 10/10/1868
Schools in Schuylkill Haven
College & universities near Schuylkill Haven, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Schuylkill Haven, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Schuylkill Haven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven Post Office | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern 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 |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Schuylkill Haven distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
