Potter County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,188 | — | #2,086 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,020 | -21.5% | #2,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.4 years | +24.4% | #336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,100 | -45.7% | #2,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,040 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +3.3% | #1,529 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Potter County has a population of 16,188, making it the #2,086 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Potter County is $59,020, ranking #2,168 out of 3,222 counties — 21.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Potter County is $153,100 (-45.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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93.4% of residents in Potter County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Potter County, Pennsylvania
Potter County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 16,188, making it the 2,086th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Potter County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Potter County is $59,020, which ranks #2,168 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Potter County is $153,100, 45.7% below the national median. Renters in Potter County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Potter County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Potter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Potter County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.