Borough · Pennsylvania
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, borough, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Pottstown had 23,322 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,433 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,476 (±44). GEOID 4262416.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,322
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,433 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,476 ±44
Median household income
$60,828
±$6,734 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$195,400
±$7,642 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,260
±$58 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Pottstown and what county is it in?
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 4,830 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pottstown is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pottstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,322 people lived in Pottstown on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 23,433 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,476 (±44).
| Measure | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,476 ±44 | 867,573 | +806 |
| Households | 9,550 ±560 | 335,505 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.14 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,447 ±586 | 350,351 | no clear change |
Pottstown's population since 2000
From 21,859 in 2000 to 23,322 in 2025: up 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pottstown 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 Pottstown?
The median resident of Pottstown is 36.6 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.6%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±2.3 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±3.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±1.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±2.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | +5.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1% ±4.1 pts | 71.5% | −8.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.6% ±3.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±2.2 pts | 11.5% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3% ±2.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±2.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1% ±2.6 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±2.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±4.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Pottstown earn?
Half of Pottstown's 9,550 households earn less than $60,828 a year (±$6,734), against $113,915 in Montgomery County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $61,942 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,828 ±$6,734 | $113,915 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,506 ±$5,493 | $158,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,682 ±$2,338 | $62,159 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±3.9 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±9.3 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.3% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±2.3 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±2.5 pts | 94.3% | – |
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 Pottstown?
Owners occupy 55.1% of Pottstown's occupied homes and renters 44.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 by its owner (±$7,642). The median renter pays $1,260 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,400 ±$7,642 | $436,700 | +$42,302 |
| Median gross rent | $1,260 ±$58 | $1,683 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±6.5 pts | 40.3% | +10.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,669 ±$69 | $2,441 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.1% ±3.5 pts | 71.4% | +5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.9% ±3.5 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Housing units | 10,447 ±586 | 350,351 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±4.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.3% ±3.8 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.9% ±3.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Pottstown building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pottstown 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 Pottstown work and get to work?
71.2% of Pottstown's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.0% ±3.2 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±3.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±2.2 pts | 23.3% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±1.9 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
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 Pottstown?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Pottstown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,743 (Tract 2089.04) to $93,250 (Tract 2089.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2089.06Montgomery County | 4,245 | $70,500 |
| Tract 2089.04Montgomery County | 4,100 | $37,743 |
| Tract 2089.01Montgomery County | 3,770 | $58,281 |
| Tract 2088.02Montgomery County | 3,221 | $52,137 |
| Tract 2089.03Montgomery County | 2,564 | $65,783 |
| Tract 2089.05Montgomery County | 2,555 | $93,250 |
| Tract 2090Montgomery County | 1,687 | $79,215 |
| Tract 2088.01Montgomery County | 1,334 | $40,938 |
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 Pottstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Pottstown compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pottstown is the 1,705th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 24th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Pottstown ranks 1,713th 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 | 24th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 940th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 162nd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,713th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,691st | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,341st | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 597th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 241st | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,425th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,898th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,933rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,089th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 897th | 2,156 |
Pottstown's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Pottstown 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 Pottstown?
5 of the 57 figures for Pottstown 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 Pottstown 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 Pottstown.