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
35th
Median Household Income $59,020 -21.5% #2,168 / 3,222
33th
Median Age 48.4 years +24.4% #336 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $153,100 -45.7% #2,190 / 3,222
32th
Median Gross Rent $809 -30.4% #2,040 / 3,222
37th
Poverty Rate 13.0% +3.3% #1,529 / 3,222
53th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$59,020 −21.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,168 of 3,222
33th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,778 −20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,972 of 3,222
39th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.0% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,529 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.8% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,212 of 3,222
62th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2% −46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,335 of 3,222
28th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,830 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$153,100 −45.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$809 −30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,040 of 3,222
37th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #682 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Potter County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,282 of 3,222
60th percentile

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.