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Poteet

Texas · 2,795 residents · 1.733 sq mi
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Poteet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,227. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 510 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,795
−15%since 2000
from 3,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,613 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+19%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Poteet
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,227
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,334
+117%since 2000
from $9,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+47%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(304)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(2,447)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score26.8%(750)
Diversity Score
27
+9%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+29.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−6%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poteet, Texas?

Poteet, Texas has about 2,795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poteet, Texas?

The typical household in Poteet, Texas earns about $52,227 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 $91,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Poteet, Texas?

About 11.2% 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 16.9% 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 411 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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