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Pottersville

New York · 424 residents · 2.279 sq mi
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Pottersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,679. Population has fallen 59% since 2011, a loss of 618 residents. Median home value is $98,600. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
−59%vs 2011
vs 1,042 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
186 / sq mi
−59%vs 2011
vs 457 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+94%vs 2011
vs 20.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
343095848591K201020202024Pottersville
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,679
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,042 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,372
+19%vs 2011
vs $5,367 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−29.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.229
−24%vs 2011
vs 0.302 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade32.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services18%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $94,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.8%
+18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.9%
+22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+3%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(879)
Black1.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(23)
Asian9.8%(102)
Other2.2%(23)
Diversity Score34.7%(362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(412)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score8.8%(37)
Diversity Score
9
−75%vs 2011
vs 35 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.6%
+25.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.6%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
12.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottersville, New York?

Pottersville, New York has about 424 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pottersville, New York?

The typical household in Pottersville, New York earns about $29,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pottersville, New York expensive?

In Pottersville, New York, the median home is worth about $98,600.

How educated are people in Pottersville, New York?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pottersville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pottersville, New York?

About 25.9% of people in Pottersville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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