Potter County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Potter County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48375
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 375
Geography
- Land Area
- 908.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 921.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.398675
- Longitude
- -101.893804
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 105,621
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 75,858
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 67,081 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic | 38,536 | 36.5% |
| White | 49,955 | 47.3% |
| Black | 10,515 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 3,900 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 223 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 140 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,077 | 68.7% |
| Hispanic | 23,784 | 31.4% |
| White | 40,642 | 53.6% |
| Black | 8,105 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 2,376 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 850 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 115,975
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,133
- Poverty Rate
- 19.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,778
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 64,757 | 55.8% |
| Black | 12,321 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5,599 | 4.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 53,393
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 19,310 | 36.2% |
| Republican | 23,143 | 43.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,940 | 20.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,230 | 47.3% |
| Female | 28,138 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,454 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 14,656 | 27.4% |
| Black | 2,427 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,396 | 2.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,514
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,980 | 50.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,258 | 22.2% |
| Black | 665 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 281 | 20.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,030 | 39.8% |
| Female | 11,481 | 40.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,596 (23.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,817 (18.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 49,390
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,347
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,085
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.