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Pottsville, PA


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Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 28 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 15,549 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Pottsville

In Pottsville, about 44% of adults are married. In Pottsville, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Pottsville. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pottsville had a median family income of $41,124.

Political Inclinations

Pottsville folks tended to give their money ($6,300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Pottsville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pottsville that were owner-occupied was 62%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Pottsville. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Pottsville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pottsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPottsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pottsville, PA

Comparing Pottsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime54

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