Potter County, TX

County

Cities in Potter County

Neighborhoods in Potter County

Neighborhood

Potter, TX

Folsom / Saint Francis

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Potter

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Households with Children

33.5%

School Enrollment K-12

15,445

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 20.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.9%
High School / GED: 31.6%
Some College or Associate's: 27.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.0%
Single Parents: 13.4%
Couples & Adults: 28.4%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 39.3%
Asian: 4.7%
Black or African American: 10.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.5%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 2.2%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 34.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 17.4%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 47.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 69.7%
Spanish: 23.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.4%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources