Pottstown, PA Demographics

A map of Pottstown's Population by Race

Pottstown, Pennsylvania had a population of 23,433 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 20.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, 11.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pottstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is the 26th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pottstown's White Population

13,929 residents of Pottstown identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Pottstown less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #1793 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is less White than neighboring South Pottstown (81.6% White), Kenilworth (86.6% White), Halfway House (75.6% White), Stowe (77.3% White), and Pottsgrove (86.3% White).

Pottstown's Black Population

4,891 residents of Pottstown identify as Black, or 20.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pottstown slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is more Black than neighboring South Pottstown (6.2% Black), Kenilworth (3.7% Black), Halfway House (11.2% Black), Stowe (9.5% Black), and Pottsgrove (4.3% Black).

Pottstown's Asian Population

250 residents of Pottstown identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pottstown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #535 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is more Asian than neighboring Stowe (0.6% Asian). Pottstown is less Asian than neighboring South Pottstown (2.3% Asian), Kenilworth (1.9% Asian), Halfway House (3.1% Asian), and Pottsgrove (1.2% Asian).

Pottstown's Hispanic Population

2,578 residents of Pottstown identify as Hispanic, or 11.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pottstown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #151 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is more Hispanic than neighboring South Pottstown (4% Hispanic), Kenilworth (2.7% Hispanic), Halfway House (5.2% Hispanic), Stowe (6% Hispanic), and Pottsgrove (3.8% Hispanic).

Pottstown's Native American/Other Population

187 residents of Pottstown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pottstown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #262 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Pottstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (0.3% Native American/Other), Halfway House (0.5% Native American/Other), Stowe (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pottsgrove (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pottstown's Multiracial Population

1,598 residents of Pottstown identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pottstown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pottstown is ranked #91 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pottstown is more Multiracial than neighboring South Pottstown (5.4% Multiracial), Kenilworth (4.8% Multiracial), Halfway House (4.3% Multiracial), Stowe (6.1% Multiracial), and Pottsgrove (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.