Pottstown, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 23,392 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $56,174, the median home value is $172,300, and the median age is 36.1.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (22,367 → 23,553).
23,392
Population
4821
People / sq mi
$56,174
Median Income
$172,300
Median Home Value
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Pottstown covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 4821 people per square mile.
About Pottstown, PA
The poverty rate is what most separates Pottstown from the typical city: 15.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 23,392 residents, Pottstown is a city in Pennsylvania. It ranks #26 among cities in Pennsylvania by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,174, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.9%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $172,300, with typical rent around $1,181.
College attainment is 20.3%, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Pottstown: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Pottstown borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pottstown borough had a population of 22,367 in 2010 and 23,553 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,553 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.
23,553
Population (2024)
22,367
Population (2010)
23,553
Peak (2024)
0.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,367 |
| 2011 | 22,462 |
| 2012 | 22,490 |
| 2013 | 22,599 |
| 2014 | 22,710 |
| 2015 | 22,676 |
| 2016 | 22,695 |
| 2017 | 22,676 |
| 2018 | 22,648 |
| 2019 | 22,600 |
| 2020 | 23,430 |
| 2021 | 23,461 |
| 2022 | 23,417 |
| 2023 | 23,443 |
| 2024 | 23,553 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 22.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$56,174
Median Household Income
$30,176
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$172,300
Median Home Value
$1,181
Median Rent
52.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.8%
High School+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
10.4%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.6%
Foreign Born
91.7%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
15.9%
With Disability
94.1%
Health Insurance
91.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pottstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,392 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is $56,174, with 15.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is $172,300, with median monthly rent at $1,181 and a homeownership rate of 52.5%.
The median age in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 36.1 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (22,367 → 23,553).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.