Pottsville, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

142,674

0.614% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.4

0.452% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.4%

2.05% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,280

6.28% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$102,100

4.83% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

62,570

0.168% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Pottsville, PA had a population of 143k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $52,280. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Pottsville, PA declined from 143,555 to 142,674, a −0.614% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,190 to $52,280, a 6.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pottsville, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.67%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.06%), and Other (Hispanic) (1%). 0% of the households in Pottsville, PA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Pottsville, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pottsville, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (108 degrees awarded in 2019), Schuylkill Technology Center (68 degrees), and Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (52 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Pottsville, PA was $102,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%. Most people in Pottsville, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Pottsville, PA was 2 cars per household.

Pottsville, PA borders Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, Lebanon, PA, Reading, PA, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, and Sunbury, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Diversity

Pottsville, PA is home to a population of 143k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.16% of Pottsville, PA residents were born outside of the country (7.36k people).

In 2019, there were 31.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Pottsville, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.82k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pottsville, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
130k ± 68
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.13k ± 186
White (Hispanic)
3.82k ± 414

4.4%

Hispanic Population

6.28k people

4.4% of the people in Pottsville, PA are hispanic (6.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pottsville, PA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

1.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.64k people

As of 2019, 5.16% of Pottsville, PA residents (7.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pottsville, PA was 1.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pottsville, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Pottsville, PA was 44.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Pottsville, PA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Pottsville, PA residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
89,459 ± 7,318 people
Dominican Republic
67,796 ± 6,376 people
China
64,701 ± 6,229 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 89,459 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 67,796 and China with 64,701.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Pottsville, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Pottsville, PA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pottsville, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,747 ± 259
Gulf War (2001-)
1,438 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
1,308 ± 201

Pottsville, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Pottsville, PA is $52,280. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Pottsville, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $102,016, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $93,767 and $92,302.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,851. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Pottsville, PA employs 62.6k people. The largest industries in Pottsville, PA are Manufacturing (12,454 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,695 people), and Retail Trade (8,020 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,347), Utilities ($54,314), and Public Administration ($53,274).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,280

2019 value

± $1,440

6.28%

1 Year Growth

± 3.47%

Households in Pottsville, PA have a median annual income of $52,280, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,190 in 2018, which represents a 6.28% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Pottsville, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

$70,810

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,098

$52,851

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $808

In 2019, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Asian
$65,505 ± $4,145
White
$55,144 ± $690
Alaska Native
$45,610 ± $76,271

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pottsville, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2019, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0734% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pottsville, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $102,016, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $93,767 and $92,302.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pottsville, PA (16.8k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,848 ± 745
Hispanic
1,857 ± 277
Black
777 ± 195

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pottsville, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

62.6k

2019 Value

± 1,386

−0.168%

1 Year decline

± 3.16%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Pottsville, PA declined at a rate of −0.168%, from 62.7k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pottsville, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,493 people), Production Occupations (7,061 people), and Material Moving Occupations (5,436 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pottsville, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Pottsville, PA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,493 people), Production Occupations (7,061 people), and Material Moving Occupations (5,436 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Pottsville, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.34 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.99 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.74 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Pottsville, PA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($71,205), Management Occupations ($66,270), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,833).

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.6k

2019 Value

± 1,386

−0.168%

1 Year decline

± 3.16%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Pottsville, PA declined at a rate of −0.168%, from 62.7k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pottsville, PA, are Manufacturing (12,454 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,695 people), and Retail Trade (8,020 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pottsville, PA, though some of these residents may live in Pottsville, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Pottsville, PA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (12,454 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,695 people), and Retail Trade (8,020 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Pottsville, PA has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2.01 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.99 times), and Utilities (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Pottsville, PA, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,347), Utilities ($54,314), and Public Administration ($53,274).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $85.1B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($67.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($60.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$703B

2018 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.28T

Projected 2045 Value in Pennsylvania

82.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $703B. This is expected to increase 82.2% to $1.28T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$77.5B
New Jersey
$75.7B
Ohio
$33.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $77.5B, followed by New Jersey with $75.7B and Ohio and $33.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pottsville, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

48.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
82.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
82.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Pottsville, PA awarded 268 degrees. The student population of Pottsville, PA is skewed towards women, with 19 male students and 141 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pottsville, PA are White (233 and 86.9%), followed by Black or African American (14 and 5.22%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 4.1%), and Unknown (6 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in Pottsville, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill (108 and 40.3%), Schuylkill Technology Center (68 and 25.4%), and Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (52 and 19.4%).

The most popular majors in Pottsville, PA are Registered Nursing (64 and 23.9%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 and 14.6%), and General Cosmetology (38 and 14.2%).

The median tuition cost in Pottsville, PA for a public four year colleges is $13,484 for in-state students and $22,474 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
19 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
16 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
12 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pottsville, PA was General Psychology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pottsville, PA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
108 degrees awarded
Schuylkill Technology Center
68 degrees awarded
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
52 degrees awarded

$13,484

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Pottsville, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill with 108 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

195

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 73 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pottsville, PA, which is 0.374 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Pottsville, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Pottsville, PA was White students. These 233 degrees mean that there were 16.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pottsville, PA was $102,100 in 2019, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $97,400 to $102,100, a 4.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Pottsville, PA is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Pottsville, PA have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pottsville, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$102,100

2019 Median

± $3,286

$97,400

2018 Median

± $2,500

In 2019, the median property value in Pottsville, PA grew to to $102,100 from the previous year's value of $97,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Pottsville, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pottsville, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,280

Median Household Income

± $1,440

58.7k

Number of Households

± 1,364

In 2019, the median household income of the 58.7k households in Pottsville, PA grew to $52,280 from the previous year's value of $49,190.

The following chart displays the households in Pottsville, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Pottsville, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pottsville, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

2019 Homeownership

75.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.7% of the housing units in Pottsville, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Pottsville, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pottsville, PA have a longer commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Pottsville, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pottsville, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.74%)
Worked At Home (2.78%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Pottsville, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (2.78%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

94.8% of the population of Pottsville, PA has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.21%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pottsville, PA declined by 14.6% from 6.1% to 5.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pottsville, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.