Potter County's estimated 2026 population is 15,784 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County is the 63rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 17,451 and has seen a growth of -9.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 47.5 years
There are 12,951 adults, (4,196 of whom are seniors) in Potter County.
Female: 8,067 (49.8%)
Male: 8,121 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Potter County includes 95.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,410 | 95.19% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 102 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
Potter County's average per capita income is $42,725. Household income levels show a median of $59,020. The poverty rate stands at 13.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,976 | - |
| Families | $76,582 | $89,724 |
| Households | $59,020 | $75,370 |
| Non Families | $34,073 | $46,315 |
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