Mahanoy township is located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Mahanoy township has a 2024 population of 3,057. Mahanoy township is currently growing at a rate of 1.87% annually but its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,190 in 2020.
The average household income in Mahanoy township is $64,945 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median age in Mahanoy township is 41.5 years: 40.9 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mahanoy township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,516 | 53.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,126 | 39.4% |
| Other race | 128 | 4.48% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 322 | 2.02 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 145 | 1.18 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Married | 122 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 40 | 2.18 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 15 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
96.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 351 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 4.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 3.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 1.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,514 | 57.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 412 | 15.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,224 | 1,125 | 104 |
| Black | 1,081 | 864 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 285 | 172 | 4 |
| Other Race | 100 | 80 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 39 | 11 |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,341 | $56,364 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,977 | $77,969 | $63,636 |
| High School Graduate | $12,344 | $9,527 | $40,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,125 | $15,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,911 | $14,669 | $43,693 |
| Some College | $16,543 | $15,988 | $32,778 |
$15,911
Average Earnings
$14,669
Average Male
$43,693
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.31% of Mahanoy township residents speak only English, while 11.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 79 | 12.52% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
13.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.72%
Male Poverty Rate
13.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mahanoy township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mahanoy township is White, with 12.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 20.15% |
| Some College | 9.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Male Employed | 6.57% |
| Female Employed | 3.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,594 | $87,625 |
| Households | $51,750 | $64,945 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $36,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 6.71% |
| Black | 47 | 4.17% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
11%
Labor Force Participation
9.8%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.29%
Born in Mahanoy township
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
98.95% of Mahanoy township residents were born in the United States, with 77.29% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,337 | 56 | 1.71% |
| 2028 | 3,281 | 56 | 1.74% |
| 2027 | 3,225 | 56 | 1.77% |
| 2026 | 3,169 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 3,113 | 56 | 1.83% |
| 2024 | 3,057 | 56 | 1.87% |
| 2023 | 3,001 | 56 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,945 | -142 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 3,087 | -103 | -3.23% |
| 2020 | 3,190 | 60 | 1.92% |
| 2019 | 3,130 | -46 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 3,176 | -17 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 3,193 | -50 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 3,243 | -63 | -1.91% |
| 2015 | 3,306 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 3,325 | -22 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 3,347 | 135 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 3,212 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,217 | 63 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3,154 | 0 | 0% |