Demographics & People — Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,374 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,300 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 5,774 |
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| Family Households | 3,205 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,021 |
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| Black or African American | 648 |
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| Asian | 24 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 938 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,082 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,021 |
| Irish | 2,377 |
| Italian | 1,383 |
| Other groups | 1,150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 997 |
| Dutch | 826 |
| Polish | 718 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 551 |
| English | 515 |
Language
| English Only | 11,867 |
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| Spanish | 335 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,492 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 675 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,314 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
