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Poteet

Texas · 3,010 residents (2025 est.) · 1.733 sq mi
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Poteet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $119,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,910
−12%since 2000
from 3,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,679 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+27%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,010 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Poteet
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,329 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,866
+112%since 2000
from $9,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−20%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+106%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(361)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino88.8%(2,936)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(814)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(169)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(2,725)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(435)
Diversity Score
15
−39%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−20%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 46.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2016
from 53.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poteet, Texas?

Poteet, Texas has about 2,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poteet, Texas?

The typical household in Poteet, Texas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poteet, Texas expensive?

In Poteet, Texas, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Poteet, Texas?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Poteet, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poteet, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Poteet, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poteet, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Poteet, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 296 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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