South Pottstown is a CDP located in Chester County Pennsylvania. South Pottstown has a 2024 population of 2,431. South Pottstown is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 8.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,237 in 2020.
The average household income in South Pottstown is $67,544 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in South Pottstown is 36.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pottstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 87.19% |
| Other race | 123 | 5.17% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 3.95% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,049 | 2.27 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 481 | 1.3 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 395 | 3 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 142 | 2.82 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 31 | 5.39 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
48.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 11.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 7.45% |
| High School Graduate | 872 | 55.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 187 | 11.81% |
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 | 1,403 | 1,323 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 53 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 20 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,875 | $76,125 | $34,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,621 | $85,341 | $58,362 |
| High School Graduate | $29,150 | $42,000 | $25,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,331 | $50,978 | $27,460 |
| Some College | $47,250 | $68,107 | $26,314 |
$35,331
Average Earnings
$50,978
Average Male
$27,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.72% of South Pottstown residents speak only English, while 7.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,057 | 238 | 11.57% |
| Other | 123 | 35 | 28.46% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 24 | 11.94% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.93%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Pottstown is Other, with 28.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Pottstown is White, with 11.57% 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 16.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.75% |
| High School | 14.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.3% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.99% |
| Female Employed | 4.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,944 | $75,397 |
| Households | $64,882 | $67,544 |
| Married Families | $73,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,694 | $57,938 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
83
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 30.28% |
| Black | 22 | 100% |
| Other Race | 11 | 10.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
77.53%
Born in South Pottstown
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
96.51% of South Pottstown residents were born in the United States, with 77.53% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,431 | 25 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 2,406 | 25 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 2,381 | 72 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 2,309 | 72 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 2,237 | 30 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 2,207 | -79 | -3.46% |
| 2018 | 2,286 | 204 | 9.8% |
| 2017 | 2,082 | 96 | 4.83% |
| 2016 | 1,986 | 62 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 1,924 | 165 | 9.38% |
| 2014 | 1,759 | 99 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 1,660 | -65 | -3.77% |
| 2012 | 1,725 | -16 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 1,741 | -340 | -16.34% |
| 2010 | 2,081 | 0 | 0% |