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 | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,824 | 2.59 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 17,284 | 3.48 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 16,046 | 1.15 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Female | 6,520 | 3.53 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 2,974 | 3.16 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.71%.
All
Male
Female
$36,556
Average Earnings
$43,112
Average Male
$30,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.26% of Potter County, Texas residents speak only English, while 31.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.62% of the population.
rate
20.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
21.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is Black, with 42.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potter County, Texas is White, with 13.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.88%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
63.85%
Born in Potter County, Texas
84.81%
Native Born
15.19%
Foreign Born
10.24%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
84.81% of Potter County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.85% having been born in Texas. 10.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.