Potter County's estimated 2026 population is 15,899 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County is the 63rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 17,451 and has seen a growth of -8.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Potter County includes 95.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (95.67%)
Two or more races (2.83%)
Other race (0.48%)
Asian (0.46%)
Black or African American (0.44%)
Native American (0.09%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,572 | 95.67% |
| Two or more races | 461 | 2.83% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Potter County's average per capita income is $41,663. Household income levels show a median of $59,840. The poverty rate stands at 11.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,977 | - |
| Families | $74,818 | $89,731 |
| Households | $59,840 | $74,947 |
| Non Families | $32,139 | $44,497 |
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