Time Zone: Schuylkill County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Pottsville is the Seat for Schuylkill County.
Schuylkill County was founded March 1, 1811. Schuylkill was created by taking area from Berks and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Schuylkill had a population of 146,952 people. This is a decrease of 2.25% since the last Census (which gave a population of 150,336 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Schuylkill represented 1.22% of the total population of Pennsylvania, making it the state's 22nd most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 148,289 | -1.36% | +0.91% since 2009 |
2009 | 146,952 | -2.25% | -0.14% since 2008 |
2008 | 147,154 | -2.12% | |
2007 | 147,226 | -2.07% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 150,336 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Schuylkill County Census Page for Schuylkill County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Schuylkill County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Schuylkill County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Pottsville | 14,340 | 15,549 | 7.78% decrease |
Tamaqua | 6,550 | 7,174 | 8.7% decrease |
Schuylkill Haven | 5,141 | 5,548 | 7.34% decrease |
Shenandoah | 5,140 | 5,624 | 8.61% decrease |
Mahanoy City | 4,364 | 4,647 | 6.09% decrease |
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