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Cost of living in Pottsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pottsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pottsville is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pottsville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pottsville is $151,259.
The median income in Pottsville is $54,332.
Pottsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pottsville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pottsville | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pottsville, PA Weather
The average high in Pottsville is 60.0° and the average low is 38.9°.
There are 82.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 36.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pottsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pottsville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pottsville
The current population in Pottsville is 13,364. The population has decreased 7.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,364 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 13,374 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 13,386 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,413 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 13,549 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 13,648 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,728 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 13,827 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 13,955 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 14,025 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 14,136 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 14,228 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 14,315 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 14,429 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 14,518 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pottsville
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Pottsville is:
85.6% White with 11,434 White residents.
1.8% African American with 242 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 33 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 117 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 352 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 1,182 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pottsville | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pottsville
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Pottsville is 55.1% female with 7,367 female residents.
Pottsville is 44.9% male with 5,996 male residents.
| Gender | Pottsville | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pottsville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Pottsville completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Pottsville completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Pottsville completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Pottsville completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Pottsville completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Pottsville completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Pottsville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Pottsville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Pottsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pottsville | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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6.4% of households in Pottsville earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Pottsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Pottsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Pottsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.8% of households in Pottsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Pottsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Pottsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.9% of households in Pottsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Pottsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Pottsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pottsville | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
