Potter County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Potter County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42105
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 1081.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1081.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.748587
- Longitude
- -77.894436
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,094
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,864
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,825 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 1.7% |
| White | 15,447 | 96.0% |
| Black | 69 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,682 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 1.4% |
| White | 12,418 | 96.5% |
| Black | 94 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,188
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,172
- Poverty Rate
- 12.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,074
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,410 | 95.2% |
| Black | 72 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,941
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,783 | 17.9% |
| Republican | 7,104 | 71.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 799 | 8.0% |
| Other | 84 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,953 | 49.8% |
| Female | 4,974 | 50.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,683 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 0.8% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,007
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,124 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 74.7% |
| Black | 3 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 35 | 74.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,551 | 71.7% |
| Female | 3,449 | 69.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,906 (41.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,161 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,397
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $153,268
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $826
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.