Pottsville, AR Demographics

A map of Pottsville's Population by Race

Pottsville, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,229, a slight increase from the 3,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pottsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pottsville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pottsville, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 41.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pottsville is ranked the 102nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pottsville was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pottsville's White Population

2,405 residents of Pottsville, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pottsville is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Pottsville ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Pottsville's population has decreased from 83.1% to 74.5%.

Pottsville is more White than neighboring Russellville (70.5% White), and Dardanelle (47.7% White). Pottsville is less White than neighboring Atkins (92.6% White), Centerville (100% White), and Oak Grove (91.2% White).

Pottsville's Black Population

0 residents of Pottsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pottsville is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pottsville ranks 391st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pottsville's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Pottsville is less Black than neighboring Russellville (4% Black), Dardanelle (5.1% Black), and Atkins (1.4% Black).

Pottsville's Asian Population

81 residents of Pottsville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pottsville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Pottsville ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 170.0%. Asian residents' share of Pottsville's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Pottsville is more Asian than neighboring Russellville (1.2% Asian), Dardanelle (0.7% Asian), Atkins (0% Asian), Centerville (0% Asian), and Oak Grove (0% Asian).

Pottsville's Hispanic Population

575 residents of Pottsville, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pottsville is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Pottsville ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pottsville's population has increased from 9.8% to 17.8%.

Pottsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Atkins (0.2% Hispanic), Centerville (0% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (0% Hispanic). Pottsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Russellville (18.5% Hispanic), and Dardanelle (43.1% Hispanic).

Pottsville's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Pottsville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pottsville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pottsville ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pottsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Pottsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Russellville (0.6% Native American/Other), Dardanelle (0.6% Native American/Other), Atkins (0% Native American/Other), Centerville (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other).

Pottsville's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Pottsville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pottsville is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pottsville ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pottsville's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Pottsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Dardanelle (2.7% Multiracial), and Centerville (0% Multiracial). Pottsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Russellville (5.3% Multiracial), Atkins (5.7% Multiracial), and Oak Grove (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.