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Potter County

Texas · 118,525 residents · 908.39 sq mi
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Potter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $97,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118,525
+4%since 2000
from 113,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+14%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K103K110K117K125K1990201020202024Potter County
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,652
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,245
+56%since 2000
from $14,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(65,470)
Black9.7%(11,047)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(31,921)
Asian2.4%(2,768)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.1%(79,556)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(50,153)
Black10.1%(11,999)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(45,193)
Asian5.1%(6,036)
Other2.5%(3,006)
Diversity Score81.2%(96,235)
Segregation Score45%(53,293)
Diversity Score
81
+16%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter County, Texas?

Potter County, Texas has about 118,525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potter County, Texas?

The typical household in Potter County, Texas earns about $43,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potter County, Texas expensive?

In Potter County, Texas, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Potter County, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Potter County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potter County, Texas?

About 20.1% of people in Potter County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potter County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Potter County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,651 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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