Pottsville, PA

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Pottsville Overview

13,386
TOTAL POPULATION
5,914
MALE POPULATION
7,472
FEMALE POPULATION
79.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
126.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,200
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,934
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,081
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,086
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,594
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pottsville Zip Codes

Pottsville Area Codes

Race in Pottsville

The most populous races in Pottsville are White / Caucasian (11,916 | 89.0%), Hispanic or Latino (997 | 7.4%), and Black / African American (719 | 5.4%).
Race in Pottsville
Race# Population% Population
Asian110.1%
Black / African American7195.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9977.4%
Native / Alaskan140.1%
White / Caucasian11,91689.0%
Two or more Races3692.8%
Some other Race3572.7%
Total13,386100.0%

Ancestry in Pottsville

The most populous ancestries reported in Pottsville are German (4,082 | 30.5%), Irish (2,377 | 17.8%), Italian (1,383 | 10.3%), Dutch (826 | 6.2%), and Polish (718 | 5.4%), together accounting for 70.1% of all Pottsville residents.
Ancestry in Pottsville
Ancestry# Population% Population
African260.2%
American4703.5%
Arab1351.0%
Austrian110.1%
Bahamian260.2%
Basque80.1%
Blackfeet90.1%
Brazilian180.1%
British160.1%
Cajun120.1%
Celtic130.1%
Central American Indian90.1%
Cherokee210.2%
Croatian50.0%
Cuban730.5%
Czech100.1%
Czechoslovakian240.2%
Danish70.1%
Dutch8266.2%
Eastern European50.0%
Ecuadorian220.2%
Egyptian820.6%
English5153.8%
European80.1%
French2702.0%
French Canadian70.1%
German4,08230.5%
Greek1120.8%
Hungarian360.3%
Irish2,37717.8%
Iroquois50.0%
Italian1,38310.3%
Lebanese440.3%
Lithuanian3472.6%
Mexican3412.5%
Mexican American Indian90.1%
New Zealander10.0%
Norwegian260.2%
Pennsylvania German3042.3%
Polish7185.4%
Puerto Rican5514.1%
Russian290.2%
Scandinavian40.0%
Scotch-Irish210.2%
Scottish470.4%
Slavic270.2%
Slovak2051.5%
South American220.2%
Sri Lankan100.1%
Subsaharan African260.2%
Swedish440.3%
Swiss40.0%
Syrian90.1%
Thai10.0%
Ukrainian1611.2%
Welsh2011.5%
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Immigrants in Pottsville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pottsville came from Europe (76 | 0.6%), Germany (53 | 0.4%), Western Europe (53 | 0.4%), Belize (45 | 0.3%), and Central America (45 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Pottsville residents.
Immigrants in Pottsville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa260.2%
Asia10.0%
Belize450.3%
Canada290.2%
Central America450.3%
Eastern Europe230.2%
Europe760.6%
Germany530.4%
India10.0%
Latin America450.3%
Oceania10.0%
Poland230.2%
South Central Asia10.0%
Western Africa260.2%
Western Europe530.4%
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Sex and Age in Pottsville

Sex and Age in Pottsville

The most populous age groups in Pottsville are 55 to 59 Years (562 | 9.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (682 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pottsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years439 (7.4%)501 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years364 (6.1%)449 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years139 (2.4%)566 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years308 (5.2%)600 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years150 (2.5%)490 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years339 (5.7%)402 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years468 (7.9%)682 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years287 (4.9%)566 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years529 (8.9%)256 (3.4%)
45 to 49 Years432 (7.3%)320 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years467 (7.9%)456 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years562 (9.5%)409 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years293 (5.0%)321 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years424 (7.2%)275 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years242 (4.1%)390 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years178 (3.0%)188 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years126 (2.1%)226 (3.0%)
85 Years and over167 (2.8%)375 (5.0%)
Total5,914 (100.0%)7,472 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pottsville

Median Family Size in Pottsville

The median family size in Pottsville is 2.93 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,007 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (480 | 15.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pottsville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,692 (53.2%)2.93
Single Male/Father480 (15.1%)2.91
Single Female/Mother1,007 (31.7%)2.94
Total Families3,179 (100.0%)2.93

Median Household Size in Pottsville

The median household size in Pottsville is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (480 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (2,476 | 43.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pottsville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,692 (29.9%)2.95
Single Male/Father480 (8.5%)3.40
Single Female/Mother1,007 (17.8%)3.05
Non-family2,476 (43.8%)1.21
Total Households5,655 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pottsville

Out of a total of 5,655 households in Pottsville, 3,179 (56.2%) are family households, while 2,476 (43.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,496, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,985.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pottsville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,985 (35.1%)
2-Person Households1,496 (26.5%)478 (8.5%)
3-Person Households951 (16.8%)6 (0.1%)
4-Person Households440 (7.8%)7 (0.1%)
5-Person Households93 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households89 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households110 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,179 (56.2%)2,476 (43.8%)

Female Fertility in Pottsville

Fertility by Age in Pottsville

Average fertility rate in Pottsville is 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 187.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pottsville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years294 (91.0%)187.0
35 to 50 years29 (9.0%)24.0
Total323 (100.0%)95.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pottsville

36.5% of women with births (323) in Pottsville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 64.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 51.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pottsville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years104 (35.4%)190 (64.6%)
35 to 50 years14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Total118 (36.5%)205 (63.5%)

Fertility by Education in Pottsville

Average fertility rate in Pottsville is 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 188.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 55.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pottsville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School36 (11.2%)49.0
High School Diploma178 (55.1%)188.0
College or Associate's Degree64 (19.8%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree29 (9.0%)98.0
Graduate Degree16 (5.0%)78.0
Total323 (100.0%)95.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pottsville

63.5% of women with births in Pottsville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 80.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pottsville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (19.4%)29 (80.6%)
High School Diploma51 (28.6%)127 (71.4%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (46.9%)34 (53.1%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (36.5%)205 (63.5%)

Income in Pottsville

Income Overview in Pottsville

Per Capita Income in Pottsville is $27,200, while median incomes of families and households are $57,934 and $46,081 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income13,386$27,200
Median Family Income3,179$57,934
Mean Family Income3,179$72,078
Median Household Income5,655$46,081
Mean Household Income5,655$62,677
Income Deficit3,179$11,086
Wage / Income Gap (%)13,38637.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)13,38662.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index13,3860.45

Earnings by Sex in Pottsville

Average Earnings in Pottsville are $33,287, $43,599 for men and $27,244 for women, a difference of 37.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Pottsville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,099 (46.8%)$43,599
Female3,523 (53.2%)$27,244
Total6,622 (100.0%)$33,287

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pottsville

The most common earnings brackets in Pottsville are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (404 | 13.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (404 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pottsville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less183 (5.9%)404 (11.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999194 (6.3%)99 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49944 (1.4%)206 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99944 (1.4%)110 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49936 (1.2%)108 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99978 (2.5%)299 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49966 (2.1%)140 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99967 (2.2%)99 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499132 (4.3%)110 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99957 (1.8%)77 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999285 (9.2%)224 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999151 (4.9%)257 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999113 (3.6%)294 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999132 (4.3%)274 (7.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999208 (6.7%)52 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999180 (5.8%)107 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999332 (10.7%)268 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999222 (7.2%)180 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999404 (13.0%)120 (3.4%)
$100,000+171 (5.5%)95 (2.7%)
Total3,099 (100.0%)3,523 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pottsville

Average earnings in Pottsville are $45,621 for men and $31,502 for women, a difference of 30.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,893, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,906. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,811, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,829.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pottsville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,906$0
High School Diploma$43,606$30,195
College or Associate's Degree$52,217$25,829
Bachelor's Degree$50,556$57,321
Graduate Degree$65,893$59,811
Total$45,621$31,502

Family Income in Pottsville

Family Income Brackets in Pottsville

According to the Pottsville family income data, there are 537 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 102 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pottsville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002778.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991023.2%
$15,000 to $24,99935011.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992869.0%
$35,000 to $49,99945114.2%
$50,000 to $74,99953716.9%
$75,000 to $99,99944514.0%
$100,000 to $149,99941613.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992076.5%
$200,000+1083.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pottsville

5-person families (126 | 4.0%) account for the highest median family income in Pottsville with $68,049 per family, while 2-person families (1,601 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $27,384 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pottsville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,601 (50.4%)$54,769
3-Person Families1,004 (31.6%)$51,705
4-Person Families302 (9.5%)$0
5-Person Families126 (4.0%)$68,049
6-Person Families36 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families110 (3.5%)$0
Total3,179 (100.0%)$57,934

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pottsville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pottsville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners670 (21.1%)$22,157
1 Earner1,268 (39.9%)$42,475
2 Earners936 (29.4%)$96,648
3+ Earners305 (9.6%)$0
Total3,179 (100.0%)$57,934

Household Income in Pottsville

Household Income Brackets in Pottsville

With 1,057 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pottsville, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 147 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pottsville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003796.7%
$10,000 to $14,9993516.2%
$15,000 to $24,99974113.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995439.6%
$35,000 to $49,99991616.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,05718.7%
$75,000 to $99,99974113.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995549.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992213.9%
$200,000+1472.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pottsville

The median household income in Pottsville is $46,081, with the highest median household income of $66,117 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,934 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,620, with 1,694 households (30.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pottsville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years190 (3.4%)$42,754
25 to 44 Years1,837 (32.5%)$44,865
45 to 64 Years1,934 (34.2%)$66,117
65+ Years1,694 (30.0%)$36,620
Total5,655 (100.0%)$46,081

Poverty in Pottsville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pottsville

With 18.5% poverty level for males and 22.6% for females among the residents of Pottsville, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 160 males (51.9%) and 127 females (66.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pottsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (26.1%)48 (9.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years160 (51.9%)60 (8.5%)
12 to 14 Years59 (49.2%)56 (21.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)127 (66.8%)
16 and 17 Years30 (23.3%)37 (16.3%)
18 to 24 Years76 (29.9%)301 (44.7%)
25 to 34 Years123 (17.4%)340 (31.8%)
35 to 44 Years88 (11.8%)268 (33.2%)
45 to 54 Years226 (26.5%)169 (22.0%)
55 to 64 Years24 (2.9%)69 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years89 (14.3%)93 (15.0%)
75 Years and over25 (6.5%)69 (10.6%)
Total1,013 (18.5%)1,637 (22.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pottsville

According to the poverty statistics in Pottsville, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pottsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years320 (73.9%)453 (90.4%)
5 Years75 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years148 (48.0%)650 (91.5%)
12 to 14 Years61 (50.8%)203 (78.4%)
15 Years50 (100.0%)63 (33.2%)
16 and 17 Years99 (76.7%)190 (83.7%)
18 to 24 Years178 (70.1%)372 (55.3%)
25 to 34 Years582 (82.6%)728 (68.2%)
35 to 44 Years656 (88.2%)539 (66.8%)
45 to 54 Years628 (73.5%)601 (78.0%)
55 to 64 Years789 (97.1%)646 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years531 (85.7%)527 (85.0%)
75 Years and over358 (93.5%)580 (89.4%)
Total4,475 (81.5%)5,598 (77.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pottsville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pottsville show that 5.1% or 86 of the total 1,692 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.7%, comprising of 42 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pottsville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,040 (95.9%)44 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children438 (91.2%)42 (8.7%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,606 (94.9%)86 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pottsville

According to the poverty data in Pottsville, 44.4% or 213 single-father households and 32.2% or 324 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 141 households (61.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (59.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pottsville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children72 (34.6%)106 (32.1%)
1 or 2 Children141 (61.0%)165 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (59.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (44.4%)324 (32.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pottsville

The poverty data for Pottsville shows that 86 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 537 of the single-parent households (36.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (8.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (40.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pottsville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children44 (4.1%)178 (33.1%)
1 or 2 Children42 (8.7%)306 (38.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (40.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total86 (5.1%)537 (36.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Pottsville

Employment by Class of Employer in Pottsville

Among the 5,783 employed individuals in Pottsville, private company employees (3,967 | 68.6%), local government employees (547 | 9.5%), and state government employees (361 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pottsville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,96768.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1462.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2985.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3516.1%
Local Government Employees5479.5%
State Government Employees3616.2%
Federal Government Employees871.5%
Unpaid Family Workers260.4%
Total5,783100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pottsville

According to the labor force statistics for Pottsville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,688), 61.7% or 6,594 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 626 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.4% or 1,040 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.6% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pottsville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years243 (36.4%)67 (27.6%)
20 to 24 Years486 (75.9%)49 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years540 (72.9%)59 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,040 (90.4%)64 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,405 (85.8%)184 (13.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,263 (75.4%)193 (15.3%)
55 to 59 Years798 (82.2%)9 (1.1%)
60 to 64 Years419 (68.2%)5 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years362 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over37 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,594 (61.7%)626 (9.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pottsville

According to labor force statistics for Pottsville, 80.5% of individuals (5,465) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,789) are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 514 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.6% or 1,348 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.9% or 293 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pottsville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School317 (49.1%)74 (11.4%)
High School Diploma1,967 (75.6%)388 (14.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,832 (88.5%)190 (9.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,348 (91.6%)16 (1.1%)
Total5,465 (80.5%)638 (9.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pottsville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pottsville are Community & Social Service (649 | 10.9%), Management (434 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (426 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (368 | 6.2%), and Business & Financial (162 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pottsville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pottsville, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.0%), Computers & Mathematics (62.0%), and Business & Financial (58.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (78.3%), and Health Technologists (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pottsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management184 (42.4%)250 (57.6%)
Business & Financial95 (58.6%)67 (41.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science77 (56.2%)60 (43.8%)
Computers & Mathematics49 (62.0%)30 (38.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 190 (29.3%)459 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media49 (31.4%)107 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support40 (46.5%)46 (53.5%)
Education Instruction & Library80 (21.7%)288 (78.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating182 (42.7%)244 (57.3%)
Health Technologists37 (25.0%)111 (75.0%)
Total (Category)728 (40.3%)1,080 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pottsville are Food Preparation & Serving (408 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (295 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (240 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (161 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (135 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Pottsville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pottsville, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (73.1%), Security & Protection (67.1%), and Law Enforcement (65.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (95.1%), Healthcare Support (91.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pottsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support25 (8.5%)270 (91.5%)
Security & Protection108 (67.1%)53 (32.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (73.1%)7 (26.9%)
Law Enforcement89 (65.9%)46 (34.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving135 (33.1%)273 (66.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance128 (53.3%)112 (46.7%)
Personal Care & Service5 (5.0%)96 (95.1%)
Total (Category)401 (33.3%)804 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pottsville are Sales & Related (601 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (591 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pottsville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pottsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related173 (28.8%)428 (71.2%)
Office & Administration130 (22.0%)461 (78.0%)
Total (Category)303 (25.4%)889 (74.6%)
Total (Overall)2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pottsville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (308 | 5.2%), and Construction & Extraction (183 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pottsville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pottsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair308 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pottsville are Material Moving (665 | 11.2%), Production (469 | 7.9%), and Transportation (121 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pottsville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pottsville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production344 (73.4%)125 (26.7%)
Transportation115 (95.0%)6 (5.0%)
Material Moving318 (47.8%)347 (52.2%)
Total (Category)777 (61.9%)478 (38.1%)
Total (Overall)2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pottsville

Employment Industries in Pottsville

The major employment industries in Pottsville include Retail Trade (1,139 | 19.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,017 | 17.1%), Manufacturing (913 | 15.3%), Educational Services (426 | 7.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (303 | 5.1%).
Employment Industries in Pottsville

Employment Industries by Sex in Pottsville

The Pottsville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (92.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (86.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pottsville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction62 (91.2%)6 (8.8%)
Construction242 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing691 (75.7%)222 (24.3%)
Wholesale Trade12 (7.3%)153 (92.7%)
Retail Trade422 (37.0%)717 (62.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing176 (58.1%)127 (41.9%)
Utilities55 (77.5%)16 (22.5%)
Information63 (46.3%)73 (53.7%)
Finance & Insurance32 (29.4%)77 (70.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific132 (51.8%)123 (48.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support60 (39.5%)92 (60.5%)
Educational Services141 (33.1%)285 (66.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance242 (23.8%)775 (76.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation19 (33.9%)37 (66.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services39 (13.4%)252 (86.6%)
Public Administration153 (52.2%)140 (47.8%)
Total2,700 (45.4%)3,251 (54.6%)

Education in Pottsville

School Enrollment in Pottsville

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,676 students in Pottsville are high school (883 | 33.0%), elementary school (752 | 28.1%), and middle school (414 | 15.5%).
School Enrollment in Pottsville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2368.8%
Kindergarten521.9%
Elementary School75228.1%
Middle School41415.5%
High School88333.0%
College / Undergraduate2459.2%
Graduate / Professional943.5%
Total2,676100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pottsville

Out of a total of 2,676 students who are enrolled in schools in Pottsville, 270 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,406 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (27.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 193 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pottsville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds172 (95.0%)9 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old755 (97.8%)17 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds539 (90.4%)57 (9.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds450 (80.5%)109 (19.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds90 (72.6%)34 (27.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds101 (87.8%)14 (12.2%)
35 Years and over107 (78.7%)29 (21.3%)
Total2,406 (89.9%)270 (10.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pottsville

Business (341 | 17.0%), education (295 | 14.7%), arts & humanities (260 | 13.0%), social sciences (197 | 9.8%), and science & technology (180 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,004 individuals in Pottsville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pottsville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1407.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1115.5%
Physical & Health Sciences361.8%
Psychology1376.8%
Social Sciences1979.8%
Engineering673.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies120.6%
Science & Technology1809.0%
Business34117.0%
Education29514.7%
Literature & Languages542.7%
Liberal Arts & History934.6%
Visual & Performing Arts512.5%
Communications301.5%
Arts & Humanities26013.0%
Total2,004100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pottsville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pottsville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pottsville are males with 2 vehicles (1,167, accounting for 45.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,375, making up 36.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pottsville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle227 (8.7%)242 (7.6%)
1 Vehicle736 (28.3%)1,070 (33.6%)
2 Vehicles1,167 (45.0%)1,375 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles377 (14.5%)446 (14.0%)
4 Vehicles70 (2.7%)35 (1.1%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (0.7%)17 (0.5%)
Total2,596 (100.0%)3,185 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pottsville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pottsville are 15 to 19 minutes (1,155 commuters, 21.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,101 commuters, 20.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,074 commuters, 19.9%).
Commute Time in Pottsville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3436.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,07419.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1,10120.4%
15 to 19 Minutes1,15521.4%
20 to 24 Minutes3756.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2224.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1412.6%
35 to 39 Minutes460.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1041.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3927.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1903.5%
90 or more Minutes2654.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Pottsville

The most common commute times in Pottsville are 10 to 14 minutes (535 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (839 commuters, 28.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pottsville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes70 (2.9%)273 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes501 (20.4%)573 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes535 (21.8%)566 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes316 (12.9%)839 (28.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes182 (7.4%)193 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes131 (5.3%)91 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes105 (4.3%)36 (1.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes41 (1.7%)5 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes58 (2.4%)46 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes207 (8.4%)185 (6.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes134 (5.5%)56 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes175 (7.1%)90 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pottsville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pottsville are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (378, 15.4%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (449, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pottsville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM267 (10.9%)251 (8.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM158 (6.4%)73 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM230 (9.4%)261 (8.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM170 (6.9%)122 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM325 (13.2%)257 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM190 (7.7%)351 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM197 (8.0%)239 (8.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM125 (5.1%)268 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (1.4%)133 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM74 (3.0%)449 (15.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM18 (0.7%)90 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM56 (2.3%)17 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM233 (9.5%)160 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM378 (15.4%)282 (9.6%)
Total2,455 (100.0%)2,953 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pottsville

Occupancy by Ownership in Pottsville

Of the total 5,655 dwellings in Pottsville, owner-occupied units account for 3,192 (56.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,463 (43.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pottsville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,19256.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,46343.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,655100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pottsville

Occupancy by Household Size in Pottsville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,98535.1%
2-Person Household1,97434.9%
3-Person Household95716.9%
4+ Person Household73913.1%
Total Housing Units5,655100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pottsville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pottsville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,024 (51.6%)961 (48.4%)
2-Person Household1,246 (63.1%)728 (36.9%)
3-Person Household528 (55.2%)429 (44.8%)
4+ Person Household394 (53.3%)345 (46.7%)
Total Housing Units3,192 (56.5%)2,463 (43.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pottsville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pottsville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School155 (31.7%)334 (68.3%)
High School Diploma1,220 (51.7%)1,140 (48.3%)
College/Associate Degree875 (56.2%)681 (43.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher942 (75.4%)308 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pottsville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pottsville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,12019.8%
35 to 44 Years90716.0%
45 to 54 Years1,02318.1%
55 to 64 Years91116.1%
65 to 74 Years89415.8%
75 to 84 Years4367.7%
85 Years and Over3646.4%
Total5,655100.0%

Housing Finances in Pottsville

Median Income by Occupancy in Pottsville

Median Income by Occupancy in Pottsville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,192 (56.5%)$68,019
Renter-Occupied2,463 (43.5%)$27,076
Average5,655 (100.0%)$46,081

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pottsville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pottsville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)316 (12.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.1%)31 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999112 (3.5%)239 (9.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99944 (1.4%)308 (12.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999152 (4.8%)237 (9.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999289 (9.0%)256 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999464 (14.5%)453 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999704 (22.1%)355 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999525 (16.5%)216 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999524 (16.4%)32 (1.3%)
$150,000 or more344 (10.8%)20 (0.8%)
Total3,192 (100.0%)2,463 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pottsville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pottsville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126 (4.0%)245 (10.0%)
$300 to $499615 (19.3%)291 (11.8%)
$500 to $799842 (26.4%)646 (26.2%)
$800 to $999564 (17.7%)744 (30.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499624 (19.6%)326 (13.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999303 (9.5%)154 (6.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49982 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99936 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (0.3%)
Total3,192 (100.0%)2,463 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pottsville

Housing Structures in Pottsville

Housing Structures in Pottsville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,89833.6%
Single Unit, Attached2,24039.6%
2 Unit Apartments2584.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3957.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1552.7%
10 or more Apartments69712.3%
Mobile Home / Other120.2%
Total5,655100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pottsville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pottsville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,654 (87.1%)244 (12.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,478 (66.0%)762 (34.0%)
2 Unit Apartments48 (18.6%)210 (81.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)395 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)155 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)697 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,192 (56.5%)2,463 (43.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pottsville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pottsville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)220 (8.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (0.4%)368 (14.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms424 (13.3%)1,145 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,564 (49.0%)479 (19.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,191 (37.3%)251 (10.2%)
Total3,192 (100.0%)2,463 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pottsville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pottsville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,297 (40.6%)765 (31.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas137 (4.3%)90 (3.6%)
Electricity322 (10.1%)1,144 (46.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,254 (39.3%)431 (17.5%)
Coal or Coke124 (3.9%)10 (0.4%)
All other Fuels41 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.5%)23 (0.9%)
Total3,192 (100.0%)2,463 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pottsville

Household Vehicle Usage in Pottsville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle167 (5.2%)860 (34.9%)
1 Vehicle1,175 (36.8%)1,185 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles1,312 (41.1%)380 (15.4%)
3 or more Vehicles538 (16.9%)38 (1.5%)
Total3,192 (100.0%)2,463 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pottsville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pottsville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,4401,752
Median Property Value$75,400$96,000
Median Household Income$51,071$275
Monthly Housing Costs$501$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,828$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pottsville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pottsville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000350 (24.3%)101 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999606 (42.1%)868 (49.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999442 (30.7%)750 (42.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (2.9%)6 (0.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)27 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,440 (100.0%)1,752 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pottsville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pottsville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (2.4%)120 (6.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999227 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999239 (16.6%)81 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999199 (13.8%)50 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999344 (23.9%)265 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999215 (14.9%)360 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999113 (7.9%)310 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more69 (4.8%)411 (23.5%)
Total1,440 (100.0%)1,752 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pottsville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pottsville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x927 (64.4%)86,574 (4,941.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x143 (9.9%)1,365 (77.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x69 (4.8%)179 (10.2%)
4.0x or more301 (20.9%)70 (4.0%)
Total1,440 (100.0%)1,752 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pottsville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pottsville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499370 (25.7%)156 (8.9%)
$800 to $1,499925 (64.2%)487 (27.8%)
Total1,440 (100.0%)1,752 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pottsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pottsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pottsville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,023 (96.5%)37 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,202 (98.7%)29 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years666 (86.2%)107 (13.8%)
26 to 34 Years1,607 (95.2%)82 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,534 (98.9%)17 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,534 (95.3%)76 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,483 (97.1%)45 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,221 (98.5%)19 (1.5%)
75 Years and older1,032 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,302 (96.8%)412 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pottsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pottsville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,023 (96.5%)37 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,202 (98.7%)29 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen666 (86.2%)107 (13.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pottsville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pottsville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,694 (95.2%)137 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,801 (94.3%)171 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,230 (97.2%)65 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,958 (98.7%)25 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over2,602 (99.5%)13 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pottsville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pottsville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6607 (57.3%)501 (47.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,437 (64.4%)1,099 (49.3%)
19 to 25 Years251 (32.5%)449 (58.1%)
25 to 34 Years604 (35.8%)1,083 (64.1%)
35 to 44 Years688 (44.4%)903 (58.2%)
45 to 54 Years664 (41.2%)909 (56.5%)
55 to 64 Years293 (19.2%)1,250 (81.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,199 (96.7%)724 (58.4%)
75 Years and over1,017 (98.6%)675 (65.4%)
Total6,760 (53.2%)7,593 (59.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pottsville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pottsville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (4.0%)102 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years80 (8.3%)410 (23.5%)
35 to 64 Years250 (10.4%)532 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years173 (27.9%)206 (33.2%)
75 Years and over244 (63.7%)348 (53.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pottsville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pottsville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (1.9%)77 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.0%)43 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years60 (9.7%)66 (10.6%)
75 Years and over107 (27.9%)209 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pottsville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.4%)22 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.2%)51 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years53 (8.6%)28 (4.5%)
75 Years and over83 (21.7%)23 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pottsville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (4.0%)102 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years49 (5.1%)390 (22.4%)
35 to 64 Years124 (5.2%)298 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (4.2%)64 (10.3%)
75 Years and over64 (16.7%)147 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pottsville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (1.9%)7 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years163 (6.8%)337 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years98 (15.8%)145 (23.4%)
75 Years and over160 (41.8%)252 (38.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pottsville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.6%)7 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.2%)107 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years26 (4.2%)78 (12.6%)
75 Years and over63 (16.5%)115 (17.7%)

Technology Access in Pottsville

Computing Device Access in Pottsville

Computing Device Access in Pottsville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,59163.5%
Smartphone4,58981.1%
Tablet2,90451.3%
No Computing Device5529.8%
Total5,655100.0%

Internet Access in Pottsville

Internet Access in Pottsville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet90.2%
Broadband Home3,73966.1%
Cellular Data Only65411.6%
Satellite Internet1122.0%
No Internet1,16320.6%
Total5,655100.0%

Pottsville Summary

Pottsville, Pennsylvania is a city located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Schuylkill County and is located in the southeastern part of the state. The city is situated in the anthracite coal region of the state and is the largest city in Schuylkill County. The population of Pottsville was 14,324 at the 2010 census.

History

Pottsville was founded in 1806 by John Pott, a Welsh immigrant. The city was named after him and was incorporated as a borough in 1828. The city was an important center of the coal mining industry in the 19th century and was the site of the first commercially successful anthracite coal mine in the United States. The city was also the site of the first brewery in the United States, the Yuengling Brewery, which is still in operation today.

Geography

Pottsville is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is situated in the anthracite coal region of the state and is the largest city in Schuylkill County. The city is located at the confluence of the Schuylkill River and the Little Schuylkill River. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Pottsville’s economy is largely based on the coal mining industry. The city is home to several coal mines, including the Reading Anthracite Company, which is the largest coal mining company in the United States. The city is also home to the Yuengling Brewery, which is the oldest brewery in the United States. The brewery is a major employer in the city and produces a variety of beers. The city is also home to several other businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Pottsville was 14,324. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 2.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. The median income for a household in the city was $35,945 and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945.

Conclusion

Pottsville, Pennsylvania is a city located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Schuylkill County and is located in the southeastern part of the state. The city is situated in the anthracite coal region of the state and is the largest city in Schuylkill County. The city was founded in 1806 by John Pott, a Welsh immigrant, and was incorporated as a borough in 1828. The city’s economy is largely based on the coal mining industry and the Yuengling Brewery, which is the oldest brewery in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of Pottsville was 14,324. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 2.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the city was $35,945 and the median income for a family was $45,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pottsville?
Total Population of Pottsville is 13,386.
What is the Total Male Population of Pottsville?
Total Male Population of Pottsville is 5,914.
What is the Total Female Population of Pottsville?
Total Female Population of Pottsville is 7,472.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pottsville?
There are 79.15 Males per 100 Females in Pottsville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pottsville?
There are 126.34 Females per 100 Males in Pottsville.
What is the Median Population Age in Pottsville?
Median Population Age in Pottsville is 39.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pottsville
Average Family Size in Pottsville is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pottsville
Average Household Size in Pottsville is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pottsville?
Per Capita income in Pottsville is $27,200.
What is the Median Family Income in Pottsville?
Median Family Income in Pottsville is $57,934.
What is the Median Household income in Pottsville?
Median Household Income in Pottsville is $46,081.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pottsville?
Income or Wage Gap in Pottsville is 37.5%.
Women in Pottsville earn 62.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pottsville?
Family Income Deficit in Pottsville is $11,086.
Families that are below poverty line in Pottsville earn $11,086 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pottsville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pottsville is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pottsville?
There are 6,594 People in the Labor Forcein in Pottsville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pottsville?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Pottsville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pottsville?
Unemployment Rate in Pottsville is 9.5%.