Potter County, Texas
Located in Texas, Potter County has a population of 115,975 residents and a median age of 35.1 years, making it the #547 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.8%. The median home value is $147,300, and the median household income is $53,249, which is 29% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Potter County, 18.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.9% below the national average, ranking #2,246 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Potter County is 70.8 years. 28.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 22.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.4% of adults in Potter County smoke , 38.6% are obese , and 18.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Potter County is 12.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 26.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.8% of children in Potter County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 41.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Potter County is 44.8%. The mean commute time is 23.3 min, which is 15.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Potter County voted Republican with a margin of 44.4%. The vote was 27.3% Dem / 71.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.