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McAdoo, PA
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,501
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
7,209
ZIP codes
0
McAdoo and its ZIP codes
McAdoo at a glance
- McAdoo is about 25 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,753 a year, 41% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (65% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for McAdoo, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McAdoo, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,753
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$90,000
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (503), Italian Americans (429), Irish Americans (290).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuylkill County. PPP loans are for McAdoo.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,858
50,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$992M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
How people get to work
McAdoo, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McAdoo, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
596
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near McAdoo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KelayresCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.8 |
| HazletonCity | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| West HazletonBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Grier CityCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Park CrestCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LattimerCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ShepptonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CoaldaleBorough | 6.8 mi | 2.2 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Park PlaceCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McAdoo, PA in?
- McAdoo is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of McAdoo, PA?
- About 2,501 people live in McAdoo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McAdoo?
- Nearby places include Kelayres (0.7 mi), Tresckow (1.6 mi), Hazleton (3.8 mi), Beaver Meadows (4.6 mi), West Hazleton (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023