Schuylkill Haven, PA Demographics

A map of Schuylkill Haven's Population by Race

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,253, a less than 1% change from the 5,236 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schuylkill Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schuylkill Haven has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Schuylkill Haven, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schuylkill Haven is ranked the 253rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Schuylkill Haven was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schuylkill Haven's White Population

4,538 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schuylkill Haven is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Schuylkill Haven ranks 918th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has decreased from 91.4% to 86.4%.

Schuylkill Haven is less White than neighboring Cressona (91.1% White), Renningers (92.6% White), Lake Wynonah (95.2% White), Mount Carbon (100% White), and Landingville (98.6% White).

Schuylkill Haven's Black Population

51 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schuylkill Haven is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Schuylkill Haven ranks 911th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Schuylkill Haven is more Black than neighboring Cressona (0.4% Black), Renningers (0% Black), Lake Wynonah (0% Black), Mount Carbon (0% Black), and Landingville (0% Black).

Schuylkill Haven's Asian Population

0 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schuylkill Haven is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Schuylkill Haven ranks 770th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Schuylkill Haven is less Asian than neighboring Cressona (0.2% Asian), and Lake Wynonah (0.1% Asian).

Schuylkill Haven's Hispanic Population

497 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schuylkill Haven is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schuylkill Haven ranks 724th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 201.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has increased from 3.2% to 9.5%.

Schuylkill Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Cressona (3.6% Hispanic), Renningers (0% Hispanic), Lake Wynonah (2.1% Hispanic), Mount Carbon (0% Hispanic), and Landingville (0% Hispanic).

Schuylkill Haven's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schuylkill Haven is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schuylkill Haven ranks 745th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Schuylkill Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cressona (0% Native American/Other), Renningers (0% Native American/Other), Lake Wynonah (0% Native American/Other), Mount Carbon (0% Native American/Other), and Landingville (0% Native American/Other).

Schuylkill Haven's Multiracial Population

147 residents of Schuylkill Haven, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schuylkill Haven is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Schuylkill Haven ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuylkill Haven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Schuylkill Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Schuylkill Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Wynonah (2.6% Multiracial), Mount Carbon (0% Multiracial), and Landingville (1.4% Multiracial). Schuylkill Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Cressona (4.6% Multiracial), and Renningers (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.