Snyder County, Pennsylvania
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Snyder County, Pennsylvania | |
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County | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′N 77°04′W / 40.77°N 77.06°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Founded | March 2, 1855 |
| County seat | Middleburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 332 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Land | 331 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 39,736 |
| • Density | 120/sq mi (50/km2) |
| Website | www.snydercounty.org |
Snyder County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,736. The county seat is Middleburg. The county was created on March 2, 1855, from parts of Union County and named after Simon Snyder, the third Governor of Pennsylvania.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Snyder County is situated in the central part of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 332 square miles (860 km²), of which 331 square miles (860 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Union County (north)
- Northumberland County (east)
- Juniata County (south)
- Mifflin County (west)
Major highways[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 39,736 people, 14,414 households, and 10,123 families residing in the county. The population density was 120 people per square mile (46/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Education[edit | edit source]
Snyder County is served by several public school districts, including:
The county is also home to Susquehanna University, a private liberal arts college located in Selinsgrove.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Snyder County comprises several boroughs, townships, and unincorporated communities.
Boroughs[edit | edit source]
Townships[edit | edit source]
- Adams Township
- Beaver Township
- Center Township
- Chapman Township
- Franklin Township
- Jackson Township
- Middlecreek Township
- Monroe Township
- Penn Township
- Perry Township
- Spring Township
- Union Township
- Washington Township
- West Beaver Township
- West Perry Township
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Simon Snyder, the third Governor of Pennsylvania, after whom the county is named.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- List of counties in Pennsylvania
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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