Potter County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48375 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 115,975 | — | #547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,249 | -29.1% | #2,580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,961 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | -47.7% | #2,294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,022 | -12.1% | #921 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +65.3% | #2,748 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Potter County has a population of 115,975, making it the #547 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Potter County is $53,249, ranking #2,580 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Potter County is $147,300 (-47.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,022/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.3%.
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80.7% of residents in Potter County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.0% below the national rate.
About Potter County, Texas
Potter County, Texas has a total population of 115,975, making it the 547th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Potter County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Potter County is $53,249, which ranks #2,580 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Potter County is $147,300, 47.7% below the national median. Renters in Potter County pay a median gross rent of $1,022 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Potter County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Potter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 42.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%).
All data for Potter County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.