South Pottstown, Pennsylvania Population 2024

2,525

South Pottstown is a city located in Chester County Pennsylvania. South Pottstown has a 2024 population of 2,525. South Pottstown is currently growing at a rate of 2.94% annually and its population has increased by 12.87% 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 rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Pottstown is 36.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.

South Pottstown Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pottstown was:

  • White: 87.19%
  • Other race: 5.17%
  • Two or more races: 3.95%
  • Black or African American: 3.28%
  • Asian: 0.42%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,657.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
12.87% (288)
The current population of South Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 2,525 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,237.

South Pottstown, Pennsylvania Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,07687.19%
Other race1235.17%
Two or more races943.95%
Black or African American783.28%
Asian100.42%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Pottstown Population by Race

South Pottstown Population Pyramid 2024

South Pottstown Median Age

36.9

Total

36.9

Male

36.9

Female

South Pottstown Adults

There are 1,837 adults, (407 of whom are seniors) in South Pottstown.

South Pottstown Age Dependency

66.5

Age Dependency Ratio

28.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

38

Child Dependency Ratio

South Pottstown Sex Ratio

Female1,24152.12%
Male1,14047.88%

South Pottstown Population by Age

South Pottstown Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,0492.2748.451.6
Non Family4811.333.366.7
Married395369.630.4
Female1422.8243.756.3
Male315.3935.564.5

3.06

Average Family Size

2.27

Average Household Size

48.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Pottstown Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Pottstown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Pottstown Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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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%.

South Pottstown Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$35,331

Average Earnings

$50,978

Average Male

$27,460

Average Female

South Pottstown Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Pottstown Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Pottstown Language

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.

South Pottstown Language

South Pottstown Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,05723811.57%
Other1233528.46%
Hispanic2012411.94%

11.53%

Overall Poverty Rate

13.93%

Male Poverty Rate

9.35%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Pottstown

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%.

South Pottstown Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade23.75%
High School14.33%
Bachelors or Greater9.3%
Some College0%

South Pottstown Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed8.99%
Female Employed4.55%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

South Pottstown Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Pottstown Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Pottstown Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

41.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

46.1%

Male Marriage Rate

38.4%

Female Marriage Rate

South Pottstown Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Pottstown Marriage

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.

South Pottstown Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Pottstown Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

83

Number of Veterans

83

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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South Pottstown Veterans by War

count

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South Pottstown Veterans by Age

count

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South Pottstown Veterans by Race

South Pottstown Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

21.69%

Veteran Poverty Rate

32.53%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Pottstown Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

72.7%

Labor Force Participation

67.7%

Employment Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

South Pottstown Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Pottstown Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Pottstown Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

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

Place of Birth

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.

South Pottstown Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20242,525722.94%
20232,453723.02%
20222,381723.12%
20212,309723.22%
20202,237301.36%
20192,207-79-3.46%
20182,2862049.8%
20172,082964.83%
20161,986623.22%
20151,9241659.38%
20141,759995.96%
20131,660-65-3.77%
20121,725-16-0.92%
20111,741-340-16.34%
20102,08100%

South Pottstown Population by Year