Mahanoy City borough, Pennsylvania
Mahanoy City borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mahanoy City borough is a geographic entity located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,539. The land area covers 0.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,539 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,286 | ±175 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,072 | ±221 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,286 | ±175 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 786 | ±160 |
| Median Home Value | $52,400 | ±$5,627 |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,727 | ±$18,351 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,247 | ±$6,929 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.9% | ±12.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,258 | ±428 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% | ±6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,138 | ±183 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF MAHANOY CITY
GUS Population: 3,535 (2024)
ID: 174091
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
PO BOX 6, MAHANOY CITY PA 17948-0006
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GUS Population: 144,523 (2024)
ID: 173737
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
401 N 2ND ST, 301, POTTSVILLE PA 17901-1757
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hazleton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Orwigsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Friedensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Schuylkill Haven, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Orwigsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pottsville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schuylkill Technology Center
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College Vocational | 5.4 mi away | 101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA, 17931 |
5708741412
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MAHANOY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 17-19 WEST MAHANOY ST., MAHANOY CITY, PA, 17948 |
(570) 773-1610
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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
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College Vocational | 7.8 mi away | 396 Pottsville - St. Clair Highway, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
8009204593
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SHENANDOAH AREA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 19 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SHENANDOAH, PA, 17976 |
(570) 462-9829
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Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
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College | 8.8 mi away | 700 Schuylkill Manor Road, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
5706215035
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FRACKVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 56 NORTH LEHIGH AVE, FRACKVILLE, PA, 17931 |
(570) 874-3382
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
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College | 12.0 mi away | 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-2202 |
5703856000
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RINGTOWN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 132 W. MAIN STREET, RINGTOWN, PA, 17967 |
(570) 889-5503
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
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College | 13.1 mi away | 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA, 18202-8025 |
5704503000
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PORT CARBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 111 PIKE ST, PORT CARBON, PA, 17965 |
(570) 622-6115
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MAHANOY CITY 2 N, PA US, located 1.5 miles from Mahanoy City borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 17.6° | 25.0° | 3.89" | 12.3" |
| February | 34.8° | 17.8° | 26.3° | 3.00" | 12.7" |
| March | 43.8° | 24.9° | 34.4° | 4.21" | 9.2" |
| April | 57.4° | 36.6° | 47.0° | 4.39" | 2.1" |
| May | 67.4° | 46.5° | 57.0° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.9° | 55.9° | 65.9° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 60.6° | 70.4° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 58.3° | 68.1° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.1° | 52.0° | 62.0° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 41.3° | 50.8° | 4.85" | 0.5" |
| November | 47.7° | 30.6° | 39.2° | 4.12" | 2.2" |
| December | 37.0° | 22.8° | 29.9° | 4.29" | 9.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy City borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Boston CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Morea CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Park Place CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Shenandoah borough | Borough | 3.3 mi | — |
| Brandonville CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210746592. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.