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Pottstown

Pennsylvania · 23,433 residents · 4.852 sq mi
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Pottstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,433
+7%since 2000
from 21,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,830 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Pottstown
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,130
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,671
+40%since 2000
from $19,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(16,930)
Black14.7%(3,221)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(990)
Asian0.6%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(9,346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(13,929)
Black20.9%(4,891)
Hispanic / Latino11%(2,578)
Asian1.1%(250)
Other7.1%(1,662)
Diversity Score72.7%(17,032)
Diversity Score
73
+70%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

Pottstown, Pennsylvania has about 23,433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $50,130 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% 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 15.3% 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 1,602 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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