Borough · Pennsylvania
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Coudersport, borough, in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Coudersport had 2,281 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,381 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,174 (±252). GEOID 4216448.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,281
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,381 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,174 ±252
Median household income
$51,989
±$11,076 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$130,300
±$20,823 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$937
±$65 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Coudersport and what county is it in?
Coudersport is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It covers 5.6 square miles of land, 423 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Coudersport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,281 people lived in Coudersport on July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 2,381 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,174 (±252).
| Measure | Coudersport | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,174 ±252 | 16,188 | −592 |
| Households | 973 ±113 | 6,992 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.16 | 2.28 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 1,186 ±109 | 12,397 | −136 |
Coudersport's population since 2000
From 2,650 in 2000 to 2,281 in 2025: down 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Coudersport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coudersport?
The median resident of Coudersport is 46.5 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coudersport | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 ±5.7 | 48.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±3.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7% ±3.3 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5% ±2.6 pts | 94.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.7% ±5.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±2.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9% ±5.2 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±3.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coudersport earn?
Half of Coudersport's 973 households earn less than $51,989 a year (±$11,076), against $59,020 in Potter County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $51,970 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coudersport | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,989 ±$11,076 | $59,020 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,538 ±$9,068 | $75,370 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,276 ±$3,397 | $32,778 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% ±4.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.2% ±13.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.2% ±6.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±2.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±3.6 pts | 85.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coudersport?
Owners occupy 62.5% of Coudersport's occupied homes and renters 37.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 by its owner (±$20,823). The median renter pays $937 a month including utilities, and 20.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coudersport | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,300 ±$20,823 | $153,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $937 ±$65 | $809 | +$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.4% ±12.5 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,233 ±$135 | $1,209 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.5% ±7.8 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.5% ±7.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,186 ±109 | 12,397 | −136 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7% ±5.9 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% ±3.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.2% ±6.9 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±3.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coudersport building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Coudersport in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coudersport work and get to work?
68.6% of Coudersport's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.9 minutes.
| Measure | Coudersport | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±5.2 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±6.9 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 8.1% ±4.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4% ±5.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.9 min ±2.2 | 24.0 min | −6.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Coudersport?
1 census tract lies mostly in Coudersport (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Potter County | 4,052 | $57,344 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Coudersport) · Census block assignment files
How does Coudersport compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Coudersport is the 7,210th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 395th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Coudersport ranks 1,955th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 395th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,586th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,218th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,955th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,633rd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,867th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,228th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 422nd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,269th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 741st | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,771st | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 665th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 2,145th | 2,156 |
Coudersport's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Coudersport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Coudersport?
12 of the 57 figures for Coudersport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Coudersport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Coudersport.