Pottsgrove is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove has a 2024 population of 3,399. Pottsgrove is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Pottsgrove is $134,828 with a poverty rate of 4.56%. The median age in Pottsgrove is 43.5 years: 41.4 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pottsgrove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,029 | 88.85% |
| Black or African American | 210 | 6.16% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.85% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,150 | 2.95 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Married | 862 | 3.25 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 211 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 58 | 2.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 2.21 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
98.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 405 | 15.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 467 | 18.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 291 | 11.42% |
| High School Graduate | 822 | 32.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 7.61% |
| Some College | 324 | 12.71% |
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 | 2,205 | 2,041 | 681 |
| Black | 205 | 162 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 20 | 8 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,990 | $85,139 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,125 | $119,688 | $77,216 |
| High School Graduate | $46,094 | $61,250 | $33,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $7,500 | $7,067 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,551 | $59,639 | $54,234 |
| Some College | $59,688 | $45,329 | $73,906 |
$58,551
Average Earnings
$59,639
Average Male
$54,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.31% of Pottsgrove residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,983 | 113 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 24 | 37.5% |
| Multiple | 118 | 15 | 12.71% |
| Black | 210 | 3 | 1.43% |
4.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.1%
Male Poverty Rate
1.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pottsgrove is Hispanic, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pottsgrove is Black, with 1.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 3.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
| Some College | 0.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.03% |
| Male Employed | 2.62% |
| Female Employed | 1.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,034 | $147,602 |
| Households | $125,303 | $134,828 |
| Married Families | $138,654 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,875 | $72,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
63.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 6.21% |
| Black | 26 | 12.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
81.05%
Born in Pottsgrove
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
97.01% of Pottsgrove residents were born in the United States, with 81.05% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,399 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 3,404 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 3,409 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 3,414 | 169 | 5.21% |
| 2020 | 3,245 | -83 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 3,328 | 60 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 3,268 | 31 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 3,237 | -95 | -2.85% |
| 2016 | 3,332 | -12 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 3,344 | 95 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 3,249 | -223 | -6.42% |
| 2013 | 3,472 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 3,477 | 93 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 3,384 | -85 | -2.45% |
| 2010 | 3,469 | 0 | 0% |