Pennsylvania

Snyder

39,736
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Snyder

Snyder, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 15,035. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 39,736.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Massacre at Penns Creek, Delaware/Lenape Raids on Penn's Creek PA 1755, Raid on Penn's Creek PA, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202039,736
201039,702
200037,546
199036,680
198033,584
197029,269
196025,922
195022,912
194020,208
193018,836
192017,129
191016,800
190017,304
189017,651
188017,797
187015,606
186015,035
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Snyder

Military engagements that took place in Snyder, Pennsylvania.

Massacre at Penns Creek
1755
Delaware/Lenape Raids on Penn's Creek PA 1755
1755
Raid on Penn's Creek PA
1755
French and Indian War – Raid on Penn's Creek PA October 1755
1755

Historic places in Snyder

National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder, Pennsylvania.

Gross Bridge
Beavertown
Snyder, Gov. Simon, Mansion
Selinsgrove
Aline Covered Bridge
Meiserville
Dreese's Covered Bridge
Beavertown
Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships
Selinsgrove
Selinsgrove Hall and Seibert Hall
Selinsgrove

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Frequently asked about Snyder

When does Snyder first appear in the US census?
Snyder, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 15,035.
What is the population of Snyder?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Snyder had a recorded population of 39,736.
Were any battles fought in Snyder?
4 documented military engagements took place in Snyder, including Massacre at Penns Creek, Delaware/Lenape Raids on Penn's Creek PA 1755, Raid on Penn's Creek PA.
How many historic places are in Snyder?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Snyder, Pennsylvania.
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