Unified School District · PA
Pottsville Area School District
Pottsville Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 18,656. The median household income is $57,068 and the median age is 43.9.
18,656
Population
1526
People / sq mi
$57,068
Median Income
43.9
Median Age
Pottsville Area School District covers 12 sq mi of land at 1525.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,068
Median Household Income
$32,815
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,400
Median Home Value
$827
Median Rent
64.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.4%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pottsville Area School District serves a community with a population of 18,656 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Pottsville Area School District is $57,068, with a per capita income of $32,815. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Pottsville Area School District is 90.4% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 59.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pottsville Area School District, 90.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pottsville Area School District is $114,400, with a median rent of $827. The homeownership rate is 64.3%.
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Data for Pottsville Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4219710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.