Pottstown is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Pottstown has a 2024 population of 23,323. Pottstown is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,425 in 2020.
The average household income in Pottstown is $71,245 with a poverty rate of 19.75%. The median age in Pottstown is 36.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pottstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,832 | 59.13% |
| Black or African American | 5,338 | 22.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,788 | 11.92% |
| Other race | 956 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 463 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,638 | 2.4 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 3,979 | 1.16 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 3,145 | 3.17 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 1,922 | 3.54 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Male | 592 | 2.88 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,399 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,341 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,892 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,251 | 8.07% |
| High School Graduate | 6,515 | 42.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 338 | 2.18% |
| Some College | 2,771 | 17.87% |
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 | 10,454 | 9,680 | 2,199 |
| Black | 3,008 | 2,534 | 545 |
| Hispanic | 1,347 | 1,044 | 287 |
| 2+ Races | 935 | 825 | 121 |
| Other Race | 504 | 355 | 121 |
| Asian | 364 | 177 | 49 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,556 | $47,143 | $60,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,794 | $56,884 | $54,554 |
| High School Graduate | $39,464 | $42,422 | $35,147 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,870 | $24,417 | $20,570 |
| Overall | $42,708 | $47,242 | $39,139 |
| Some College | $48,651 | $58,307 | $40,000 |
$42,708
Average Earnings
$47,242
Average Male
$39,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.75% of Pottstown residents speak only English, while 8.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,312 | 1,847 | 34.77% |
| White | 13,140 | 1,513 | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 2,882 | 1,001 | 34.73% |
| Other | 956 | 620 | 64.85% |
| Multiple | 2,784 | 351 | 12.61% |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 100% |
19.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pottstown is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pottstown is White, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.33% |
| High School | 16.39% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Female Employed | 11.92% |
| Male Employed | 7.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,816 | $81,437 |
| Households | $56,174 | $71,245 |
| Married Families | $95,668 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,944 | $52,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,363
Number of Veterans
1,281
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 449 |
| Vietnam | 398 |
| First Gulf War | 249 |
| World War II | 90 |
| Korea | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 574 |
| 75+ | 309 |
| 65 to 74 | 296 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 991 | 8.28% |
| Black | 287 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 5.39% |
| Other Race | 55 | 9.29% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
79.54%
Born in Pottstown
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
94.96% of Pottstown residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.15% 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 | 23,197 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 23,222 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 23,247 | -26 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 23,273 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 23,298 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 23,323 | -26 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 23,349 | -38 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 23,387 | -64 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 23,451 | 26 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 23,425 | 840 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 22,585 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 22,653 | -32 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 22,685 | -22 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 22,707 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 22,686 | -32 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 22,718 | 112 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 22,606 | 110 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 22,496 | 29 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 22,467 | 97 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 22,370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,859 | 28 | 0.13% |
| 1990 | 21,831 | -898 | -3.95% |
| 1980 | 22,729 | -2,626 | -10.36% |
| 1970 | 25,355 | -789 | -3.02% |
| 1960 | 26,144 | 3,555 | 15.74% |
| 1950 | 22,589 | 2,395 | 11.86% |
| 1940 | 20,194 | 764 | 3.93% |
| 1930 | 19,430 | 1,999 | 11.47% |
| 1920 | 17,431 | 1,832 | 11.74% |
| 1910 | 15,599 | 1,903 | 13.89% |
| 1900 | 13,696 | 411 | 3.09% |
| 1890 | 13,285 | 7,980 | 150.42% |
| 1880 | 5,305 | 1,180 | 28.61% |
| 1870 | 4,125 | -19,072 | -82.22% |