Pottsville Population

1900–2026

3,364

2026 projection

7.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pottsville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,364+381.14%
20253,326+300.91%
20243,296+120.37%
20233,284+501.55%
20223,234+381.19%
20213,196+551.75%
20203,141-1654.99%
20193,306+611.88%
20183,245+732.30%
20173,172+611.96%

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Pottsville Demographics

36.6median age

Median age

Female36.3 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

2,346
413 seniors · 18%1,933 other adults

Sex

Female 54.1% · 1,746Male 45.9% · 1,483

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 32 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pottsville Income

$68,558median household income

Median household income

$68,558

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,613

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.9%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pottsville Marital Status

65% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married65%71%59%
Never married19%18%20%
Divorced13%10%16%
Widowed3%<1%6%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201