Pennsylvania

Potter

16,396
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Potter

Potter, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 29. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,396.

Its recorded population peaked at 30,621 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 46 percent.

On the ground today, 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,396
201017,457
200018,080
199016,717
198017,726
197016,395
196016,483
195016,810
194018,201
193017,489
192021,089
191029,729
190030,621
189022,778
188013,797
187011,265
186011,470
18506,048
18403,371
18301,265
1820186
181029
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Potter

National Register of Historic Places listings in Potter, Pennsylvania.

Coudersport and Port Allegany Railroad Station
Coudersport
Austin Dam
Austin
Coudersport Historic District
Coudersport
Potter County Courthouse
Coudersport
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Frequently asked about Potter

When does Potter first appear in the US census?
Potter, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 29.
What is the population of Potter?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Potter had a recorded population of 16,396.
When did Potter's population peak?
Potter's recorded population peaked at 30,621 in 1900.
How many historic places are in Potter?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Potter, Pennsylvania.
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