Potter County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,899, reflecting a -0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Potter County is the 63rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 17,451 and has grown -8.89% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 47.5 years
There are 12,951 adults, (4,196 of whom are seniors) in Potter County.
Female: 8,067 (49.8%)
Male: 8,121 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Potter County includes 95.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,410 | 95.19% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
Potter County 's average per capita income is $42,725. Household income levels show a median of $59,020. The poverty rate stands at 13.01%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,976 | - |
| Families | $76,582 | $89,724 |
| Households | $59,020 | $75,370 |
| Non Families | $34,073 | $46,315 |
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