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Compare Pottstown to Philadelphia
This post compares Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, 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) | Philadelphia (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,715 | 1,569,657 |
| Income (median) | $40,996 | $42,527 |
| Home Value (median) | $127,000 | $151,500 |
| White | 69% | 41% |
| Black | 20% | 42% |
| Asian | 0% | 7% |
| With Kids | 29% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 34 |
| Rentals | 49% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pottstown or Philadelphia?
A: Pottstown has a much smaller population count than Philadelphia: 22715 compared with 1569657 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pottstown or in Philadelphia?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Pottstown.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pottstown or Philadelphia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced 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 47% for Philadelphia.
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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