The Town FilesPotter County, Pennsylvania
16,188 people. The median home is worth $153,100 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $59,020.
Towns in Potter County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coudersport | 2,381 | $130,300 | $51,989 | 46.5 |
| Shinglehouse | 1,103 | $78,400 | $47,315 | 36.9 |
| Roulette | 1,099 | $95,100 | $50,667 | 52.5 |
| Harrison | 1,022 | $139,600 | $60,859 | 38.1 |
| Galeton | 990 | $104,500 | $70,298 | 54.0 |
| Eulalia | 909 | $194,300 | $78,375 | 49.3 |
| Sweden | 867 | $225,000 | $61,000 | 48.4 |
| Sharon | 784 | $142,800 | $78,393 | 45.6 |
| Genesee | 726 | $137,500 | $69,722 | 54.2 |
| Roulette | 695 | $80,600 | $41,034 | 50.4 |
| Ulysses | 643 | $156,900 | $57,266 | 55.9 |
| Bingham | 619 | $246,100 | $61,875 | 48.1 |
| Ulysses | 599 | $104,200 | $34,063 | 35.3 |
| Hebron | 591 | $161,800 | $56,563 | 56.0 |
People and housing
| Potter County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $809 | $996 |
| Median household income | $59,020 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 48.4 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
4,800 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,050 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 364 storm events in Potter County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Potter County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).