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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pottstown

Pennsylvania · 21,859 residents · 4.852 sq mi
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Pottstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,785. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,859
Unchangedsince 1990
from 21,831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
+6%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Pottstown
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(1,644)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.5%(1,635)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.8%(1,495)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(1,262)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(1,196)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415%(3,275)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.9%(3,474)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.5%(2,514)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.3%(1,816)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.8%(1,712)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(1,406)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(430)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,785
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,078
+44%since 1990
from $13,291 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $449 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
43.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(19,063)
Black11.1%(2,428)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(633)
Asian0.4%(87)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(16,930)
Black14.7%(3,221)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(990)
Asian0.6%(141)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.8%(1,364)
Mexican4.3%(1,009)
Chilean0.5%(108)
Salvadoran0.4%(87)
Peruvian0.4%(83)
Dominican0.3%(79)
Ecuadorian0.2%(36)
Argentine0.1%(35)
Colombian0.1%(30)
Cuban0.1%(23)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Guatemalan0.1%(19)
Venezuelan0.1%(17)
Spaniard0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese2.1%(492)
Laotian0.7%(173)
Asian Indian0.4%(90)
Filipino0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German20.7%(4,854)
Irish13%(3,063)
Italian12.7%(2,982)
English8.6%(2,027)
Polish4.9%(1,150)
American2.8%(651)
Welsh1.4%(339)
French1.4%(321)
Slovak1%(227)
West Indian0.9%(209)
Hungarian0.8%(194)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.8%(181)
Jamaican0.8%(179)
Portuguese0.7%(176)
Dutch0.6%(151)
Lithuanian0.6%(142)
Russian0.6%(136)
Austrian0.4%(98)
Ukrainian0.4%(84)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(66)
Arab0.2%(58)
Kenyan0.2%(54)
Swedish0.2%(42)
Swiss0.2%(40)
Norwegian0.1%(33)
British0.1%(32)
Lebanese0.1%(30)
Czech0.1%(25)
Danish0.1%(25)
Finnish0.1%(22)
Latvian0.1%(22)
Egyptian0.1%(19)
Ghanaian0.1%(14)
Greek0.1%(12)
Slovene0%(11)
Syrian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33%(2,644)
Married53.3%(4,279)
Widowed2.9%(236)
Divorced10.8%(864)
Women 15+
Never married25%(2,274)
Married48.3%(4,387)
Widowed14%(1,273)
Divorced12.7%(1,155)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

Pottstown, Pennsylvania has about 21,859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $35,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pottstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pottstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in Pottstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pottstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pottstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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