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Compare Pottstown to Norristown
This post compares Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Norristown, 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) | Norristown (borough) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,715 | 34,556 |
| Income (median) | $40,996 | $39,410 |
| Home Value (median) | $127,000 | $153,300 |
| White | 69% | 43% |
| Black | 20% | 38% |
| Asian | 0% | 2% |
| With Kids | 29% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 32 |
| Rentals | 49% | 60% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pottstown or Norristown?
A: Pottstown has a smaller population count than Norristown: 22715 compared with 34556 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pottstown or in Norristown?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Pottstown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pottstown or Norristown?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Pottstown.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Norristown does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Pottstown versus 60% for Norristown.
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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