COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Potter County

Pennsylvania · 18,080 residents · 1,081.249 sq mi

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Potter County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,253. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

18,080

+8%since 1990

from 16,717 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

17 / sq mi

+8%since 1990

from 15 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.1

+9%since 1990

from 35.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202416K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,253

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,377 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,070

+62%since 1990

from $9,905 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.7%

−2.2 ptssince 1990

from 14.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$70,500

+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $41,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$432

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $299 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.3%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 75.4% in 1990

22.7% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+14%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(16,610)

Black0.2%(26)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(57)

Asian0.4%(68)

Diversity Score2.4%(406)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(17,660)

Black0.3%(52)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(103)

Asian0.5%(90)

Diversity Score3.4%(613)

Diversity Score

+40%since 1990

from 2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.3%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 9.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.6%

+6.8 ptssince 1990

from 73.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.5%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 2.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

−24%since 1990

from 21.1 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 Potter County, Pennsylvania?

Potter County, Pennsylvania has about 18,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potter County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Potter County, Pennsylvania earns about $32,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potter County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Potter County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Potter County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Potter County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potter County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of people in Potter County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potter County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Potter County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,363 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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