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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Pottstown

Pennsylvania · 2,135 residents · 1.523 sq mi
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South Pottstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,634. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $109,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
+12%since 1990
from 1,910 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,402 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,254 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+14%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Pottstown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,634
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,621 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,099
+34%since 1990
from $17,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
45.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
54.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−16%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,865)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score7.5%(144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,975)
Black3.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian1%(22)
Diversity Score15.2%(324)
Diversity Score
15
+102%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 20.2 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

South Pottstown, Pennsylvania has about 2,135 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $43,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Pottstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $109,300, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of people in South Pottstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Pottstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Pottstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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