Nuremberg: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Nuremberg is $46,250 (1.5× below Schuylkill County median $68,313; 1.7× below Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $89,400. The surrounding county supports 145,190 jobs (avg $55,901).
- $63,726 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,250 — below the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 9.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $163,160 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $10,397,477 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,726 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $60,615 |
| Median Household Income | $46,250 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $46,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 8.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 145,190 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $8,116,297,211 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,901 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 744 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 124.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Corn, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,166 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 134,885 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 6,802,075 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 75 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 60 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 77 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 115 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 63 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 21 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 293 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 228 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 70 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 70 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 21156 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,780,296,154 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,539.15 (at Pennsylvania median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 325,594 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 94.4% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 59.3 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 69.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12