Potter County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 114,383 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County, Texas is the 42nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 121,329 and has seen a growth of -5.72% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 113,063 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 113,327 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 113,591 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 113,855 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 114,119 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 114,383 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 114,647 | -264 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 114,911 | -1,550 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 116,461 | -1,814 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 118,275 | 1,457 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 116,818 | -1,526 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 118,344 | -1,664 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 120,008 | -432 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 120,440 | -774 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 121,214 | -805 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 122,019 | -72 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 122,091 | -615 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 122,706 | 438 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 122,268 | 939 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 121,329 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 97,874 | -763 | -0.77% |
| 1980 | 98,637 | 8,126 | 8.98% |
| 1970 | 90,511 | -25,069 | -21.69% |
| 1960 | 115,580 | 42,214 | 57.54% |
| 1950 | 73,366 | 19,101 | 35.2% |
| 1940 | 54,265 | 8,185 | 17.76% |
| 1930 | 46,080 | 29,370 | 175.76% |
| 1920 | 16,710 | 4,286 | 34.5% |
| 1910 | 12,424 | 10,604 | 582.64% |
| 1900 | 1,820 | 971 | 114.37% |
| 1890 | 849 | 821 | 2932.14% |
| 1880 | 28 | -113,035 | -99.98% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,161 | 61.87% |
| Two or more races | 18,901 | 16.21% |
| Black or African American | 12,309 | 10.55% |
| Other race | 6,506 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 5,947 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 679 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,363 | 2.6 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 17,200 | 3.48 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 16,119 | 1.15 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 6,300 | 3.59 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 2,744 | 3.27 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,631 | 11.56% |
| Associates Degree | 5,945 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,945 | 11.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,996 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 22,906 | 30.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,237 | 11.03% |
| Some College | 15,990 | 21.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,458 | 33,817 | 9,184 |
| Hispanic | 24,625 | 15,697 | 2,347 |
| 2+ Races | 10,408 | 6,582 | 1,184 |
| Black | 7,407 | 5,286 | 418 |
| Other Race | 4,138 | 2,423 | 391 |
| Asian | 3,291 | 1,448 | 502 |
| Native American | 484 | 393 | 47 |
| Islander | 107 | 82 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,924 | $71,250 | $60,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,358 | $122,538 | $64,940 |
| High School Graduate | $34,422 | $41,964 | $27,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,621 | $35,549 | $21,019 |
| Overall | $40,352 | $46,958 | $33,735 |
| Some College | $41,165 | $52,562 | $34,929 |
$40,352
Average Earnings
$46,958
Average Male
$33,735
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.89% of Potter County, Texas residents speak only English, while 30.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43,363 | 9,609 | 22.16% |
| White | 47,506 | 6,489 | 13.66% |
| Black | 10,592 | 4,992 | 47.13% |
| Multiple | 17,815 | 3,521 | 19.76% |
| Asian | 5,914 | 1,185 | 20.04% |
| Other | 6,351 | 1,147 | 18.06% |
| Native | 665 | 121 | 18.2% |
| Islander | 131 | 34 | 25.95% |
20.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.64%
Male Poverty Rate
22.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is Black, with 47.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is White, with 13.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.22% |
| High School | 19.01% |
| Some College | 14.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 21% |
| Female Employed | 11.79% |
| Male Employed | 7.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,237 | $85,830 |
| Households | $50,448 | $72,783 |
| Married Families | $86,595 | $104,891 |
| Non Families | $31,848 | $46,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,748
Number of Veterans
5,112
Male Veterans
636
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,728 |
| First Gulf War | 1,338 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,327 |
| Korea | 291 |
| World War II | 115 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,658 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,240 |
| 75+ | 1,207 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,147 |
| 18 to 34 | 496 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,605 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 911 | 3.04% |
| Black | 498 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 2.38% |
| Other Race | 246 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 81 | 15.58% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.28%
Born in Potter County, Texas
85.49%
Native Born
14.51%
Foreign Born
9.44%
Non Citizen
5.07%
Naturalized
85.49% of Potter County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 64.28% having been born in Texas. 9.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.