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Pottsgrove
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Pottsgrove is located in Pennsylvania
Pottsgrove
Pottsgrove
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery
Township Lower Pottsgrove
Area
 • Total 2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Land 2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
256 ft (78 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,471
 • Density 1,255.33/sq mi (484.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 610
FIPS code 42-62396

Pottsgrove is a special type of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. It is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 3,471 people lived there.

Where is Pottsgrove Located?

Pottsgrove is found at these coordinates: 40°15′43″N 75°36′45″W / 40.26194°N 75.61250°W / 40.26194; -75.61250. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Land Area

The community covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official borders.

Who Lives in Pottsgrove?

The number of people living in Pottsgrove has slowly grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 3,122
2000 3,266 4.6%
2010 3,469 6.2%
2020 3,471 0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Community Diversity

In 2010, most people in Pottsgrove were Non-Hispanic White (93.2%). There were also Black or African American residents (3.1%) and Asian residents (0.9%). About 1.4% of the population identified as two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.8% of the population.

Households and Families

In 2000, there were 1,203 households in Pottsgrove. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (72.3%) were married couples living together. About 33.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.71 people.

Education in Pottsgrove

Students in Pottsgrove attend schools that are part of the Pottsgrove School District. The local high school for students in this area is Pottsgrove High School.

Famous People from Pottsgrove

Some notable people have come from Pottsgrove:

  • Kendal Conrad - a country singer and actress.
  • Washington Gladden - a pastor who was a leader in the Social Gospel movement.
  • Kyle Giersdorf (“Bugha”) - a professional esports player, famous for playing the game Fortnite.

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