Pottsgrove, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
3,267
4.17% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
43.1
0.92% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
5.84%
28% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$124,605
0.557% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$296,300
7.39% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,882
7.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Pottsgrove, PA had a population of 3.27k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $124,605. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Pottsgrove, PA declined from 3,409 to 3,267, a −4.17% decrease and its median household income declined from $125,303 to $124,605, a −0.557% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pottsgrove, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.979%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.826%).

None of the households in Pottsgrove, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Pottsgrove, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Pottsgrove, PA was $296,300, and the homeownership rate was 94.8%.

Most people in Pottsgrove, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Pottsgrove, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pottsgrove, PA is home to a population of 3.27k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.18% of Pottsgrove, PA residents were born outside of the country (104 people).

In 2023, there were 41.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.02k people) in Pottsgrove, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%
2023 Citizenship
99.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Pottsgrove, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Pottsgrove, PA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pottsgrove, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.02k ± 349
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    73 ± 73
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    68 ± 59
1.41%
Hispanic Population
46 people

In 2023, there were 41.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.02k people) in Pottsgrove, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.41% of the people in Pottsgrove, PA are hispanic (46 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pottsgrove, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.18%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
104 people
2.99%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
102 people

As of 2023, 3.18% of Pottsgrove, PA residents (104 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pottsgrove, PA was 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    42 ± 45
  2. Vietnam
    30 ± 29
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    18 ± 23

Pottsgrove, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Pottsgrove, PA employs 1.88k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Pottsgrove, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), Retail Trade (216 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (175 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($126,339), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($92,031), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,771).

Employment

Occupations

1.88k
2023 Value
± 266
−7.38%
1 Year decline
± 21.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pottsgrove, PA declined at a rate of −7.38%, from 2.03k employees to 1.88k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pottsgrove, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (328 people), Sales & Related Occupations (180 people), and Management Occupations (151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pottsgrove, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.88k
2023 Value
± 266
−7.38%
1 Year decline
± 21.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pottsgrove, PA declined at a rate of −7.38%, from 2.03k employees to 1.88k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pottsgrove, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), Retail Trade (216 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pottsgrove, PA, though some of these residents may live in Pottsgrove, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$62,895
Median earning men ± $14,188
$46,402
Median earning women ± $16,283

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,179), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($92,558), and Public Administration ($83,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($92,955), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,354).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pottsgrove, PA was $296,300 in 2023, which is 0.977 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,900 to $296,300, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Pottsgrove, PA is 94.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Pottsgrove, PA have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pottsgrove, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$296,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$23,768
$1,065
Median Property Taxes
±$157

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pottsgrove, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

94.8%
Homeownership
2023
58.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 94.8% of the housing units in Pottsgrove, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 98.1%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Pottsgrove, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$124,605
Median Household Income
± $15,465
1.12k
Number of Households
± 190

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.12k households in Pottsgrove, PA declined from $124,605 from the previous year's value of $125,303.

The following chart displays the households in Pottsgrove, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pottsgrove, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
  3. Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2023, 73.3% of workers in Pottsgrove, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

31 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pottsgrove, PA have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Pottsgrove, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pottsgrove, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pottsgrove, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pottsgrove, PA (190 out of 3.26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pottsgrove, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.3% of the population of Pottsgrove, PA has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 7.13% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 46.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

1.68%
Uninsured
64.3%
Employer Coverage
7.13%
Medicaid
13.5%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pottsgrove, PA declined by 30% from 2.41% to 1.68%.

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