South Pottstown, PA Demographics

A map of South Pottstown's Population by Race

South Pottstown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,893, a large decrease from the 2,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.6% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Pottstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Pottstown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Pottstown, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Pottstown is ranked the 678th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). South Pottstown was ranked the 620th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Pottstown's White Population

1,456 residents of South Pottstown, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Pottstown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. South Pottstown ranks 1523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's White population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of South Pottstown's population has decreased from 81.6% to 76.9%.

South Pottstown is more White than neighboring Pottstown (54.1% White), and Halfway House (74.6% White). South Pottstown is less White than neighboring Kenilworth (94.5% White), Stowe (79.4% White), and Pottsgrove (95.4% White).

South Pottstown's Black Population

30 residents of South Pottstown, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Pottstown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. South Pottstown ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.4%. Black residents' share of South Pottstown's population has decreased from 6.2% to 1.6%.

South Pottstown is more Black than neighboring Kenilworth (1.1% Black), and Pottsgrove (1.1% Black). South Pottstown is less Black than neighboring Pottstown (22.6% Black), Stowe (5.5% Black), and Halfway House (11.8% Black).

South Pottstown's Asian Population

8 residents of South Pottstown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Pottstown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. South Pottstown ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.0%. Asian residents' share of South Pottstown's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.4%.

South Pottstown is less Asian than neighboring Pottstown (3.3% Asian), Kenilworth (2.1% Asian), Stowe (1.6% Asian), and Pottsgrove (0.5% Asian).

South Pottstown's Hispanic Population

257 residents of South Pottstown, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Pottstown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Pottstown ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 202.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Pottstown's population has increased from 4.0% to 13.6%.

South Pottstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottstown (12.5% Hispanic), Kenilworth (2.1% Hispanic), Stowe (6.5% Hispanic), Halfway House (5.3% Hispanic), and Pottsgrove (0.2% Hispanic).

South Pottstown's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of South Pottstown, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Pottstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Pottstown ranks 646th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 290.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Pottstown's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.3%.

South Pottstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pottstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (0.1% Native American/Other), Stowe (0.8% Native American/Other), Halfway House (0% Native American/Other), and Pottsgrove (0% Native American/Other).

South Pottstown's Multiracial Population

99 residents of South Pottstown, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Pottstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Pottstown ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Pottstown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Pottstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

South Pottstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (0% Multiracial), and Pottsgrove (2.8% Multiracial). South Pottstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Pottstown (6.8% Multiracial), Stowe (6.1% Multiracial), and Halfway House (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.