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Pottsville

Pennsylvania · 13,346 residents · 4.166 sq mi
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Pottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,154. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,346
−14%since 2000
from 15,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,204 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Pottsville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,154
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,316
+39%since 2000
from $18,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(14,794)
Black2.2%(345)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(190)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(1,505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(11,136)
Black4.2%(557)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(942)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other0.6%(75)
Diversity Score29.5%(3,944)
Diversity Score
30
+205%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

Pottsville, Pennsylvania has about 13,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pottsville, Pennsylvania earns about $39,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pottsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,600, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

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

What is the poverty rate in Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

About 19.8% of people in Pottsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pottsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pottsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,257 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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