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Potter County

Pennsylvania · 16,396 residents · 1,081.249 sq mi
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Potter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,696. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% 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 $110,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
16,396
−9%since 2000
from 18,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+24%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Potter County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,696
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,253 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,439
+65%since 2000
from $16,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(17,660)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(103)
Asian0.5%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(613)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(15,494)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(247)
Asian0.4%(69)
Other1.5%(251)
Diversity Score9.2%(1,512)
Segregation Score16.2%(2,656)
Diversity Score
9
+172%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter County, Pennsylvania?

Potter County, Pennsylvania has about 16,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potter County, Pennsylvania earns about $47,696 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Potter County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.3% 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 11.7% of people in Potter County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potter County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Potter County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 16915ZIP 16748ZIP 16922ZIP 16948ZIP 16923ZIP 16720ZIP 16746ZIP 16927ZIP 16943ZIP 16937ZIP 17729ZIP 16941
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