Pottsville is a city in Pennsylvania with about 13,374 residents. Pottsville was founded in 1806 and sits in Schuylkill County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $53,465. Homes carry a median value of $97,700, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.4%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Pottsville — frequently asked
What is the population of Pottsville, Pennsylvania?
Pottsville has a population of about 13,374, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pottsville?
The median home value in Pottsville is $97,700, and the median gross rent is $820/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pottsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Pottsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 330 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pottsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Schuylkill County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Pottsville?
Pottsville has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pottsville?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Pottsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.