Potter County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Potter County is located in Texas with a total population of 116,634. It is the 40th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Potter County is 35.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Potter County is $50,448. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $134,900. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Potter County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Potter County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.8%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.4%.