Snyder County, Pennsylvania
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Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 37,546. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County. Its county seat is Middleburg6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 860 km² (332 mi²). 858 km² (331 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.29%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Union County (north)
- Northumberland County (east)
- Juniata County (south)
- Mifflin County (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 37,546 people, 13,654 households, and 9,981 families residing in the county. The population density was 44/km² (113/mi²). There were 14,890 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (45/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.93% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 13,654 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.00% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
Municipalities
Boroughs
Townships
Education
Colleges and Univeristies
Public School Districts
- Midd-West School District
- Selinsgrove Area School District
External links
- [Snyder County]
- [Pennsylvnia Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division, "2005 General Highway Map of Union and Snyder Counties".] Note: shows boroughs, townships, roads, villages, some streams. URL accessed on April 5, 2006.
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