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Compare Pottstown to Altoona
This post compares Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
Dimension | Pottstown (borough) | Altoona (city) |
---|---|---|
Population | 22,715 | 44,749 |
Income (median) | $40,996 | $38,402 |
Home Value (median) | $127,000 | $87,600 |
White | 69% | 93% |
Black | 20% | 2% |
Asian | 0% | 0% |
With Kids | 29% | 29% |
Age (median) | 36 | 38 |
Rentals | 49% | 37% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pottstown or Altoona?
A: Pottstown has a smaller population count than Altoona: 22715 compared with 44749 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pottstown or in Altoona?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Pottstown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pottstown or Altoona?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Pottstown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Pottstown does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Pottstown versus 37% for Altoona.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Pottstown may include: Easton, Wilkes-Barre, and Erie.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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