Potter County, TX

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2023 Population

116,634

1.08% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.1

1.74% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

20.9%

0.829% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$50,448

5.16% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$134,900

12.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

48,979

1.95% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Potter County, TX had a population of 117k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $50,448. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Potter County, TX declined from 117,905 to 116,634, a −1.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,974 to $50,448, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Potter County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.9%), White (Hispanic) (18.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.38%).

None of the households in Potter County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.6% of the residents in Potter County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Potter County, TX are Amarillo College (222576) (2,380 degrees awarded in 2022), Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (476896) (79 degrees), and Milan Institute-Amarillo (77 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Potter County, TX was $134,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in Potter County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Potter County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Potter County, TX borders Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Moore County, TX, Oldham County, TX, and Randall County, TX.

United States Texas Amarillo, TX

Population & Diversity

Potter County, TX is home to a population of 117k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.4% of Potter County, TX residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2023, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.1k people) in Potter County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.1k White (Hispanic) and 15.9k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

89.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.6% of Potter County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Potter County, TX was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Potter County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Potter County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.1k ± 430
White (Hispanic)
22.1k ± 1.76k
Two+ (Hispanic)
15.9k ± 1.6k

38.8%

Hispanic Population

45.2k people

38.8% of the people in Potter County, TX are hispanic (45.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Potter County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

14.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.6k people

As of 2023, 14.4% of Potter County, TX residents (16.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Potter County, TX was 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Potter County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,696 ± 268
Gulf War (2001-)
1,327 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
985 ± 280

Potter County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Potter County, TX employs 49k people. The largest industries in Potter County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,760 people), Manufacturing (6,660 people), and Construction (5,376 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,466), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,148), and Utilities ($69,427).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

49k

2023 Value

± 1,821

−1.95%

1 Year decline

± 5.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Potter County, TX declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 50k employees to 49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Potter County, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,839 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,580 people), and Production Occupations (4,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Potter County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49k

2023 Value

± 1,821

−1.95%

1 Year decline

± 5.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Potter County, TX declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 50k employees to 49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Potter County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,760 people), Manufacturing (6,660 people), and Construction (5,376 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Potter County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Potter County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,952

Median earning men ± $1,932

$31,676

Median earning women ± $1,201

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,609), Public Administration ($62,034), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,461).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,708), and Wholesale Trade ($38,494).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

233
Health Care and Social Assistance
210
Other Services (except Public Administration)
210
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$872k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$391k
Finance and Insurance
$387k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Potter County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 68.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Potter County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Potter County, TX awarded 2,553 degrees. The student population of Potter County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,297 male students and 6,035 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Potter County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,204 and 47.2%), followed by White (980 and 38.4%), Black or African American (156 and 6.12%), and Asian (95 and 3.72%).

The largest universities in Potter County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Amarillo College (222576) (2,380 and 93.2%), Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (476896) (79 and 3.09%), and Milan Institute-Amarillo (77 and 3.02%).

The most popular majors in Potter County, TX are General Studies (392 and 15.4%), General Business Administration & Management (260 and 10.2%), and Registered Nursing (205 and 8.03%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 9,332 students enrolled in Potter County, TX, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 4,267 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
392 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
205 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
185 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Potter County, TX was General Studies with 392 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Potter County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Amarillo College (222576)
2,380 degrees awarded
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (476896)
79 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Amarillo
77 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Amarillo College (222576) with 2,380 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Potter County, TX, which is 0.794 times less than the 1,423 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,204 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 980 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,768) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Potter County, TX was $134,900 in 2023, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,900 to $134,900, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Potter County, TX is 56.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Potter County, TX have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Potter County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Potter County, TX is $50,448. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Potter County, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $129,808, followed by Census Tract 143 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $109,861 and $91,042.

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Potter County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.93%.

Housing

Property

$134,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,613

$23,949

Median Property Taxes

±$1,140

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Potter County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Potter County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.5%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.5% of the housing units in Potter County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Potter County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 133
Census Tract 143
Census Tract 102

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Potter County, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $129,808, followed by Census Tract 143 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $109,861 and $91,042.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Potter County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,448

Median Household Income

± $1,634

42.4k

Number of Households

± 1,549

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.4k households in Potter County, TX grew to $50,448 from the previous year's value of $47,974.

The following chart displays the households in Potter County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Potter County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (5.27%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Potter County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (5.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Potter County, TX have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Potter County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Potter County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Potter County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Potter County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Potter County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.93%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Potter County, TX (23k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Potter County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 28.3% of the children was living in poverty in Potter County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

79.5% of the population of Potter County, TX has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 9.72% on Medicare, 8.39% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Potter County, TX see 1160 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.782% increase from the previous year (1151 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1740 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 428 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,160 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Potter County, TX

Primary care physicians in Potter County, TX see an average of 1,160 patients per year. This represents a 0.782% increase from the previous year (1,151 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Potter County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

20.5%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

9.72%

Medicare

8.39%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Potter County, TX declined by 4.52% from 21.5% to 20.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Potter County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.5 in Potter County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Potter County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.7% in Potter County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Potter County, TX.