Potter County, Pennsylvania

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,276

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    Potter County is a small county in Pennsylvania with a population of 16,276. The median household income is $59,840, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.7%, median home value is $146,200, and 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    16,276

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2082 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $59,840

    Household

    Rank #1929 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $146,200

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2073 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    17.1%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2417 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    49.9%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    3.6%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    7.8%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Pennsylvania
    $69,614
    Potter County
    $59,840

    14% below Pennsylvania avg·8% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Pennsylvania
    11.7%
    Potter County
    11.7%

    0% below Pennsylvania avg·22% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Pennsylvania
    58.5%
    Potter County
    54.7%

    7% below Pennsylvania avg·5% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $31,841

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    11.7%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    54.7%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Pennsylvania
    $200,333
    Potter County
    $146,200

    27% below Pennsylvania avg·30% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Pennsylvania
    $960
    Potter County
    $767

    20% below Pennsylvania avg·17% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Pennsylvania
    73.9%
    Potter County
    80.2%

    9% above Pennsylvania avg·10% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Pennsylvania
    23.7%
    Potter County
    20.4%

    14% above Pennsylvania avg·14% above national avg

    Housing Units

    12,375

    Households

    6,757

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,237

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    83.0%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    24 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Pennsylvania
    25.8%
    Potter County
    17.1%

    34% below Pennsylvania avg·29% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Pennsylvania
    91.2%
    Potter County
    90.8%

    0% below Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    12.5%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    8.7%

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