Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Pottsville: City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Pottsville is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,324 and a population density of 1,328 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,409 inhabitants.
The city was created 219 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Pottsville
| Population : | 13,409 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Different from : | Pottstown |
| Postal code : | 17901 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 10.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Capital city : | Pottsville is capital of Schuylkill County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1806 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:39:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pottsville is located at 40°41'8"N 76°11'44"W (40.6856500, -76.1955000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pottsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pottsville decreased by 6.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,324 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,207 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,128 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,062 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,945 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,825 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,729 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,619 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,539 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,475 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,409 | -0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Pottsville (73)
People born in Pottsville, including economist Gary Becker, journalist John O'Hara, musician Matt Wachter, .
List
- Jude Wanniski (American economist) he was born in 17/06/1936
- Ronald William Gainer (Catholic bishop) he was born in 24/08/1947
- John E. Pepper (American businessman) he was born in 02/08/1938
- Melanne Verveer (American diplomat) she was born in 24/06/1944
- Norman von Heldreich Farquhar (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 11/04/1840
- Allan Jaffe (African-American jazz musician) he was born in 24/04/1935
- Bill Walsh (American copy editor) he was born in 20/12/1961
- Blake Wingle (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 17/04/1960
- Bob Allen (Pennsylvania politician) he was born in 14/10/1945
- Bradley Dean (American actor) he was born in 18/06/1970
- Charles N. Brumm (Union Army officer) he was born in 09/06/1838
- Charles Sophy (American psychiatrist) he was born in 02/10/1960
- Charles Wesley Pitman (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1900
- Cyrus Maffet Palmer (American politician) he was born in 12/02/1887
- Ed Weisacosky (American football player (1944-2019)) he was born in 04/05/1944
- Edward Helfrick (American politician) he was born in 11/03/1928
- Francis Jennings (American historian) he was born in 19/09/1918
- Frank Youngfleish (American football player (1897-1953)) he was born in 07/05/1897
Schools in Pottsville
College & universities near Pottsville, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pottsville, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Pottsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsvill Post Office | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pottsville , Arkansas city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 3,361 people.
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Pottsville distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
