Pottsville is a city located in Pope County Arkansas. Pottsville has a 2024 population of 3,328. Pottsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 5.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,155 in 2020.
The average household income in Pottsville is $132,720 with a poverty rate of 13.85%. The median age in Pottsville is 34.7 years: 34.7 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pottsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,765 | 86.38% |
| Other race | 280 | 8.75% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,186 | 2.7 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 703 | 3.09 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 221 | 2.86 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.13 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 45 | 3.36 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 291 | 14.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 5.88% |
| High School Graduate | 807 | 40.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 4.64% |
| Some College | 402 | 20.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,676 | 1,585 | 338 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 178 | 34 |
| Other Race | 147 | 106 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 94 | 29 |
| Asian | 8 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,508 | $0 | $47,148 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $59,375 |
| High School Graduate | $36,125 | $55,132 | $23,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,375 | $55,895 | $30,759 |
| Some College | $55,259 | $56,875 | $25,714 |
$44,375
Average Earnings
$55,895
Average Male
$30,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.08% of Pottsville residents speak only English, while 11.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 243 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 175 | 33.14% |
| Other | 280 | 77 | 27.5% |
| Multiple | 142 | 19 | 13.38% |
| Asian | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
13.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pottsville is Hispanic, with 33.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pottsville is White, with 9.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.47% |
| Some College | 10% |
| High School | 8.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,302 | $153,413 |
| Households | $66,761 | $132,720 |
| Married Families | $86,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,212 | $35,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 9.43% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.94% |
| Other Race | 4 | 2.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.48%
Born in Pottsville
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
94.38% of Pottsville residents were born in the United States, with 66.48% having been born in Arkansas. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,545 | 44 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 3,501 | 43 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 3,458 | 43 | 1.26% |
| 2026 | 3,415 | 44 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 3,371 | 43 | 1.29% |
| 2024 | 3,328 | 43 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 3,285 | 44 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 3,241 | 35 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 3,206 | 51 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 3,155 | -151 | -4.57% |
| 2019 | 3,306 | 61 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 3,245 | 73 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 3,172 | 61 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 3,111 | 58 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,053 | 40 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 3,013 | 34 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 2,979 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,962 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 2,945 | 146 | 5.22% |
| 2010 | 2,799 | 0 | 0% |