Potter County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Potter County, Texas has a population of 115,975, the 40th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,249 and the median home value is $147,300. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
Potter County Quick Facts
How Potter County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,674 | 115,975 | -3.1% |
| Median household income | $52,340 | $53,249 | No clear change (+1.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $113,840 | $147,300 | +29.4% |
| Median gross rent | $988 | $1,022 | No clear change (+3.4%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 42.2%
- Black: 10.2%
- Hispanic: 39.3%
- Asian: 4.7%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 21.9%
- HS Diploma: 31.6%
- Some College: 20.4%
- Associate's: 7.4%
- Bachelor's: 12.8%
- Graduate+: 5.8%
Cities & Places in Potter County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Hills | 202 | $112,813 | 1.0% | $322,900 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Potter County is located in Texas with a total population of 115,975. It is the 40th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Potter County is 35.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Potter County is $53,249. This is 32% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. 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 3.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $147,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Potter County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 39.3%.
Education
18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Potter County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Potter County, Texas?
Potter County has a population of 115,975, making it the 40th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Potter County?
The median household income in Potter County is $53,249 with a poverty rate of 20.8%.
How many cities are in Potter County, Texas?
Potter County contains 1 Census-designated place.