Pottsville city, Pennsylvania
Pottsville city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pottsville city is a geographic entity located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,170. The land area covers 4.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,170 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,001 | ±238 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,972 | ±360 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,001 | ±238 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 971 | ±247 |
| Median Home Value | $100,500 | ±$16,002 |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | ±$54 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,332 | ±$8,722 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,888 | ±$2,176 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,522 | ±570 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,027 | ±407 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.4% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,404 (2024)
ID: 112043
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 50, POTTSVILLE PA 17901-0050
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GUS Population: 144,523 (2024)
ID: 173737
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
401 N 2ND ST, 301, POTTSVILLE PA 17901-1757
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Pottsville | KG-04 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Pottsville | PK-KG | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Pottsville | KG-12 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Pottsville | 05-08 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Pottsville | 07-12 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Pottsville | 09-12 | Pottsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bethel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Orwigsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Friedensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
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Hospital | City address association | 420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, POTTSVILLE, PA, 17901 |
(570) 621-5102
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Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
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College | 1.3 mi away | 700 Schuylkill Manor Road, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
5706215035
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POTTSVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 215 W MARKET ST, POTTSVILLE, PA, 17901 |
(570) 622-8880
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Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 396 Pottsville - St. Clair Highway, Pottsville, PA, 17901 |
8009204593
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PORT CARBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 111 PIKE ST, PORT CARBON, PA, 17965 |
(570) 622-6115
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
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College | 3.5 mi away | 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-2202 |
5703856000
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MINERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 220 S FOURTH ST, MINERSVILLE, PA, 17954 |
(570) 544-5196
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Schuylkill Technology Center
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA, 17931 |
5708741412
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 104 SAINT JOHN ST, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA, 17972 |
(570) 385-0542
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Berks Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 1057 County Road, Leesport, PA, 19533-9112 |
6107437630
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MAHANOY CITY 2 N, PA US, located 11.2 miles from Pottsville city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 17.6° | 25.0° | 3.89" | 12.3" |
| February | 34.8° | 17.8° | 26.3° | 3.00" | 12.7" |
| March | 43.8° | 24.9° | 34.4° | 4.21" | 9.2" |
| April | 57.4° | 36.6° | 47.0° | 4.39" | 2.1" |
| May | 67.4° | 46.5° | 57.0° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.9° | 55.9° | 65.9° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 60.6° | 70.4° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 58.3° | 68.1° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.1° | 52.0° | 62.0° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 41.3° | 50.8° | 4.85" | 0.5" |
| November | 47.7° | 30.6° | 39.2° | 4.12" | 2.2" |
| December | 37.0° | 22.8° | 29.9° | 4.29" | 9.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Carbon borough | Borough | 1.2 mi | — |
| Mechanicsville borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Marlin CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Seltzer CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Palo Alto borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210762432. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.