Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,702 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,317 inhabitants. Its county seat is Middleburg. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Snyder County at a glance
Snyder County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Pennsylvania counties
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SelinsgrovePopulation 5,913
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Snyder County
| Population | 40,317 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Area | 860 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7698,-77.0702 |
| Named for | Simon Snyder |
| Altitude | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Capital | Middleburg |
| Establishment | March 02, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:26:24 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Snyder County is located at 40°46'11"N 77°4'13"W (40.7698400, -77.0701900). It has 4 neighbors: Juniata County, Mifflin County, Northumberland County and Union County.
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The largest city of Snyder County is Selinsgrove with a population of 5,913. Other cities include, Shamokin Dam population 1,699, McClure population 919 and Freeburg population 566. See all Snyder County cities & populated places.
Snyder County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Snyder County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove | 5,913 | Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| Shamokin Dam | 1,699 | Borough in northeastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| McClure | 919 | Borough in southwestern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeburg | 566 | Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Snyder County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Snyder County increased by 1.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,702 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,782 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,882 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,123 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,234 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,509 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,423 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,594 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,518 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,372 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,317 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Snyder County (1)
George E. Fisher was born in Snyder County
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