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Pottsboro

Texas · 2,488 residents · 3.155 sq mi
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Pottsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,488
+58%since 2000
from 1,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pottsboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,890
+113%since 2000
from $16,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,506)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,059)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7%(173)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other6.8%(169)
Diversity Score34.6%(860)
Diversity Score
35
+505%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottsboro, Texas?

Pottsboro, Texas has about 2,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pottsboro, Texas?

The typical household in Pottsboro, Texas earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pottsboro, Texas expensive?

In Pottsboro, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,800, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Pottsboro, Texas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pottsboro, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pottsboro, Texas?

About 9.1% of people in Pottsboro, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pottsboro, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pottsboro, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,311 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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