Potter County, Texas Population 2022
Potter County, Texas's estimated population is 113,527 with a growth rate of -1.13% 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 -6.46% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 28 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 849 | 821 | 2932.14% |
| 1900 | 1,820 | 971 | 114.37% |
| 1910 | 12,424 | 10,604 | 582.64% |
| 1920 | 16,710 | 4,286 | 34.50% |
| 1930 | 46,080 | 29,370 | 175.76% |
| 1940 | 54,265 | 8,185 | 17.76% |
| 1950 | 73,366 | 19,101 | 35.20% |
| 1960 | 115,580 | 42,214 | 57.54% |
| 1970 | 90,511 | -25,069 | -21.69% |
| 1980 | 98,637 | 8,126 | 8.98% |
| 1990 | 97,874 | -763 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 121,371 | 23,497 | 24.01% |
| 2011 | 122,305 | 934 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 122,739 | 434 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 122,127 | -612 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 122,061 | -66 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 121,272 | -789 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 120,632 | -640 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 120,340 | -292 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 118,711 | -1,629 | -1.35% |
| 2019 | 117,415 | -1,296 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 116,119 | -1,296 | -1.10% |
| 2021 | 114,823 | -1,296 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 113,527 | -1,296 | -1.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,511 | 75.65% |
| Black or African American | 12,081 | 10.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 846 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 6,083 | 5.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 3,077 | 2.60% |
| Two or More Races | 6,632 | 5.60% |
Potter County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,957 | 2.54 | 54.7 |
| Married | 19,046 | 3.35 | 72.5 |
| Male | 2,924 | 2.79 | 43.9 |
| Female | 6,675 | 3.25 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 15,312 | 1.16 | 41 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,203 | 10.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,925 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 24,408 | 32.50% |
| Some College | 16,358 | 21.78% |
| Associates Degree | 5,659 | 7.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,989 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,562 | 4.74% |
Potter County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 60 | 47 | 29 |
| White | 38,223 | 34,568 | 8,847 |
| Native American | 652 | 539 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 3,143 | 2,283 | 356 |
| Asian | 3,463 | 1,363 | 392 |
| Other Race | 1,949 | 1,129 | 135 |
| Black | 7,485 | 5,634 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 24,623 | 15,397 | 1,464 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 48.33%.
$31,924
Average Earnings
$38,159
Average Male
$26,402
Average Female
Potter County, Texas Language by Age
Potter County, Texas Language
67.72% of Potter County, Texas residents speak only English, while 32.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.11% of the population.
Potter County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 93 | 61 | 65.59% |
| Black | 10,049 | 3,373 | 33.57% |
| Hispanic | 43,977 | 10,583 | 24.06% |
| Multiple | 6,129 | 1,420 | 23.17% |
| Asian | 6,022 | 1,275 | 21.17% |
| Native | 791 | 119 | 15.04% |
| White | 48,859 | 6,354 | 13.00% |
| Other | 792 | NaN% |
20.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
21.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Potter County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is Islander, with 65.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.42%.
Potter County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Potter County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,295 | 8.00% |
| Black | 481 | 5.53% |
| Native American | 102 | 14.11% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.64% |
| Other Race | 87 | 3.78% |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 801 | 2.67% |
Potter County, Texas Veterans by Education
13.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.62%
Born in Potter County, Texas
83.93%
Native Born
16.07%
Foreign Born
11.47%
Non Citizen
4.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.93% of Potter County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 62.62% having been born in Texas. 11.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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