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World Population Review
Potter County, Texas Population 2021
Potter County, Texas's estimated population is 114,823 with a growth rate of -1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County, Texas is the 40th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 121,371 and has seen a growth of -5.40% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 114,823 | -1,296 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 116,119 | -1,296 | -1.10% |
| 2019 | 117,415 | -1,296 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 118,711 | -1,629 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 120,340 | -292 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 120,632 | -640 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 121,272 | -789 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 122,061 | -66 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 122,127 | -612 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 122,739 | 434 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 122,305 | 934 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 121,371 | 23,497 | 24.01% |
| 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 | 35.20% |
| 1940 | 54,265 | 8,185 | 17.76% |
| 1930 | 46,080 | 29,370 | 175.76% |
| 1920 | 16,710 | 4,286 | 34.50% |
| 1910 | 12,424 | 10,604 | 582.64% |
| 1900 | 1,820 | 971 | 114.37% |
| 1890 | 849 | 821 | 2932.14% |
| 1880 | 28 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.12%
County Website
State
Founded
1887
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
121,371
Growth Since 2010
-5.40%
Potter County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,546 | 78.17% |
| Black or African American | 12,048 | 10.07% |
| Asian | 6,469 | 5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3,609 | 3.02% |
| Some Other Race | 2,983 | 2.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 761 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 258 | 0.22% |
Potter County, Texas Population by Race
Potter County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Potter County, Texas Population by Age
Potter County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,380 | 2.54 | 55.2 |
| Married | 18,995 | 3.37 | 72.9 |
| Non Family | 15,846 | 1.16 | 42.5 |
| Female | 6,708 | 3.3 | 40.5 |
| Male | 2,831 | 2.92 | 41.6 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Potter County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,780 | 10.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,645 | 12.74% |
| High School Graduate | 24,254 | 32.03% |
| Some College | 17,185 | 22.70% |
| Associates Degree | 5,575 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,810 | 10.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,465 | 4.58% |
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Potter County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Potter County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,962 | 35,022 | 8,691 |
| Hispanic | 24,382 | 14,521 | 1,341 |
| Black | 7,497 | 5,693 | 408 |
| Asian | 3,653 | 1,969 | 575 |
| Other Race | 1,975 | 1,084 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 1,390 | 1,071 | 195 |
| Native American | 613 | 494 | 91 |
| Islander | 173 | 157 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 90.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.31%.
Potter County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,210
Average Earnings
$36,192
Average Male
$26,122
Average Female
Potter County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Potter County, Texas Language by Age
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Potter County, Texas Language
67.29% of Potter County, Texas residents speak only English, while 32.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.65% of the population.
Potter County, Texas Language
Potter County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,040 | 11,673 | 26.51% |
| White | 49,903 | 6,363 | 12.75% |
| Black | 9,901 | 3,056 | 30.87% |
| Asian | 6,427 | 1,288 | 20.04% |
| Multiple | 3,380 | 864 | 25.56% |
| Other | 2,966 | 760 | 25.62% |
| Islander | 258 | 154 | 59.69% |
| Native | 707 | 96 | 13.58% |
20.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.91%
Male Poverty Rate
21.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Potter County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is Islander, with 59.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is White, with 12.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.72%.
Potter County, Texas Poverty
Potter County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Potter County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Potter County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Potter County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Potter County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Potter County, Texas Marital Status
Potter County, Texas Veterans by War
Potter County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,184 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 636 | 2.13% |
| Black | 496 | 5.67% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 8.68% |
| Other Race | 76 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 68 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.70% |
Potter County, Texas Veterans by Race
Potter County, Texas Veterans by Education
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12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Potter County, Texas Veterans by Education
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59.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Potter County, Texas Employment by Age
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Potter County, Texas Employment by Race
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Potter County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.25%
Native Born
15.75%
Foreign Born
11.14%
Non Citizen
4.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.25% of Potter County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.41% having been born in Texas. 11.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Potter County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990