Potter County, Pennsylvania
Potter County: county in Pennsylvania, United States.
About
Potter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,457 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,453 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coudersport. The county was created 200 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Potter County at a glance
Potter County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
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CoudersportPopulation 2,388
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Potter County
| Population | 16,453 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Potter County, Potter County |
| Area | 2801 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7449,-77.8958 |
| Named for | James Potter |
| Capital | Coudersport |
| Establishment | September 01, 1826 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:58:29 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Potter County is located at 41°44'42"N 77°53'45"W (41.7449200, -77.8958100). It has 7 neighbors: Allegany County, Steuben County, Tioga County, Cameron County, Clinton County, Lycoming County and McKean County.
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The largest city of Potter County is Coudersport with a population of 2,388. Other cities include, Galeton population 1,068 and Shinglehouse population 1,044. See all Potter County cities & populated places.
Potter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Potter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Coudersport | 2,388 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Galeton | 1,068 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shinglehouse | 1,044 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Potter County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Potter County decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,457 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,456 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,562 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,453 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,192 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,086 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,954 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,841 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,623 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,526 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,453 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Potter County (2)
People born in Potter County, including politician Horace B. Strait, writer Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Potter County, Texas county in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 116,004 people.
- Potter County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States. with a population of 2,163 people.
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|---|---|---|
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