Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania had a total population of 44, the 1952nd largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $78,182, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
- Unemployment rate of 13.2% is notably above the national average.
Potlicker Flats Quick Facts
How Potlicker Flats Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 131 | 44 | -66.4% |
| Median household income | $96,542 | $78,182 | -19.0% |
| Median home value | $87,800 | $130,700 | +48.9% |
How Potlicker Flats Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Potlicker Flats Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Mifflin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 8,479 | $40,236 | 35.7% | $98,500 |
| Belleville | 1,951 | $65,677 | 8.1% | $179,900 |
| Burnham | 1,744 | $67,656 | 8.6% | $141,200 |
| Church Hill | 1,673 | $78,500 | 11.9% | $203,000 |
| Milroy | 1,577 | $76,492 | 24.3% | $130,200 |
| Highland Park | 1,177 | $72,250 | 4.2% | $167,100 |
| Yeagertown | 1,165 | $62,341 | 2.3% | $66,100 |
| Reedsville | 872 | $124,432 | 0.0% | $66,400 |
| Strodes Mills | 836 | $88,333 | 9.8% | $148,500 |
| Juniata Terrace | 528 | $52,500 | 16.9% | $70,000 |
Cities Similar to Potlicker Flats
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfordsburg | 44 | $66,250 | $211,100 | 9.5% | 13.6% |
| Naomi | 48 | N/A | N/A | 45.8% | 100.0% |
| New Buffalo | 48 | N/A | $190,600 | 40.5% | 16.7% |
| Linds Crossing | 40 | N/A | N/A | 22.5% | 100.0% |
| Westland | 40 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 44, Potlicker Flats's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Potlicker Flats is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. The total population is 44. It ranks as the 1952nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Potlicker Flats is 54.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Potlicker Flats is $78,182. This is about the same as the state median of $77,971. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Potlicker Flats. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 13.2%. This is 150% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $130,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Potlicker Flats is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Potlicker Flats was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
50.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Potlicker Flats in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania?
Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania has a population of 44 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Potlicker Flats, PA?
The median household income in Potlicker Flats is $78,182, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Potlicker Flats, PA?
The ACS sample for Potlicker Flats recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania?
Potlicker Flats's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Potlicker Flats, PA?
The median home value in Potlicker Flats is $130,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.
How educated is Potlicker Flats, Pennsylvania?
50.0% of adults (25+) in Potlicker Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.