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Compare Pottstown to Bethlehem
This post compares Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Bethlehem, 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) | Bethlehem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,715 | 75,240 |
| Income (median) | $40,996 | $41,799 |
| Home Value (median) | $127,000 | $168,600 |
| White | 69% | 78% |
| Black | 20% | 7% |
| Asian | 0% | 2% |
| With Kids | 29% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 49% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pottstown or Bethlehem?
A: Pottstown has a much smaller population count than Bethlehem: 22715 compared with 75240 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pottstown or in Bethlehem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Pottstown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pottstown or Bethlehem?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Pottstown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Pottstown does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 49% for Pottstown versus 48% for Bethlehem.
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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