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Pottsgrove
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Pottsgrove is located in Pennsylvania
Pottsgrove
Pottsgrove
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery
Township Lower Pottsgrove
Area
 • Total 2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Land 2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
256 ft (78 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,471
 • Density 1,255.33/sq mi (484.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 610
FIPS code 42-62396

Pottsgrove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,469 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Pottsgrove is located at 40°15′43″N 75°36′45″W / 40.26194°N 75.61250°W / 40.26194; -75.61250 (40.261983, -75.612585).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 3,122
2000 3,266 4.6%
2010 3,469 6.2%
2020 3,471 0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 93.2% Non-Hispanic White, 3.1% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, and 1.4% were two or more races. 1.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.

At the 2000 census there were 3,266 people, 1,203 households, and 973 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,191.7 inhabitants per square mile (460.1/km2). There were 1,237 housing units at an average density of 451.4 per square mile (174.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.52% White, 0.89% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.61%.

There were 1,203 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.5% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution was 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $63,750 and the median family income was $68,578. Males had a median income of $45,920 versus $37,644 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,649. About 1.0% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Pottsgrove is served by the Pottsgrove School District. Its high school is Pottsgrove High School.

Notable people

  • Kendal Conrad - country singer and actress
  • Washington Gladden - congregational pastor and leader of Social Gospel movement
  • Kyle Giersdorf (“Bugha”) - professional esports player known for playing Fortnite

See also

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