Census ACS · #311 μSA
Pottsville Metro Area
The Pottsville, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has 143,259 residents. The median household income is $66,901 and the median home value is $140,400.
143,259
Population
184
People / sq mi
$66,901
Median Income
$140,400
Median Home Value
The Pottsville CBSA covers 779 sq mi of land at 184.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$66,901
Median Household Income
$33,769
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$140,400
Median Home Value
$842
Median Rent
76.3%
Homeownership
Education
90.0%
High School+
19.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
27.2 min
Avg Commute
12.2%
Foreign Born
Pottsville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pottsville, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 143,259 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #311 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Pottsville metro area is $66,901, with a per capita income of $33,769.
The Pottsville, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Pottsville, Pa CBSA (39060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Pottsville: 76.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 143,259 residents, Pottsville is a metro area in PA.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,901 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $140,400, with typical rent around $842.
College attainment is 19.1%, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Pottsville, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.