Population 115,975 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Potter County
Household size in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Potter County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Potter County is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 34.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Potter County (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Potter County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Potter County
Renters in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Potter County than nationally: 42.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (59.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 12 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Potter County: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Potter County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Potter County costs $1,090 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $395 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Potter County
Bachelor's degrees in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Potter County: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Potter County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Potter County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Potter County
| Period | Potter County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Potter County runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Potter County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter County | 2.70 | 35.6 | 14.9% | 42.7% | 14.3% | 1968 | $1,090 | 18.0% | 77.6% | 3.4% |
| Randall County | 2.61 | 38.2 | 10.2% | 32.1% | 9.0% | 1989 | $1,295 | 34.5% | 94.1% | 2.8% |
| Carson County | 2.65 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 20.8% | 19.2% | 1962 | $1,012 | 24.9% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Oldham County | 2.80 | 29.2 | 11.7% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 23.0% | 86.7% | 1.7% |
| Wheeler County | 2.53 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 23.8% | 25.3% | 1969 | $998 | 17.1% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
| Quay County | 1.94 | 48.5 | 14.4% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 1965 | $995 | 22.8% | 91.1% | 7.5% |
| Beckham County | 2.42 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 32.2% | 18.0% | 1980 | $886 | 14.2% | 84.0% | 7.5% |
| Washita County | 2.55 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 24.0% | 19.7% | 1967 | $816 | 19.6% | 87.5% | 5.8% |
| Caddo County | 2.83 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 1972 | $765 | 15.6% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Grady County | 2.73 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 10.8% | 1985 | $977 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| McClain County | 2.77 | 39.5 | 8.1% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,118 | 28.4% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Potter County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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