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Poteet, TX
City in Atascosa County, Texas.
Population
2,910
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,680
ZIP codes
0
Poteet and its ZIP codes
Poteet at a glance
- Poteet is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,750, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Poteet, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poteet, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$119,200
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
0.9%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,554), German Americans (116), Puerto Ricans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atascosa County. PPP loans are for Poteet.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,662
14,535 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,140
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $5,629 per person
How people get to work
Poteet, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.3%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poteet, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
307
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
139
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 41°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poteet, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
32.7%
U.S. 11.1% +21.6 pts
Cities near Poteet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PleasantonCity | 6.5 mi | 9 |
| LemingCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.8 |
| JourdantonCity | 8.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Sandy OaksCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| SomersetCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| CharlotteCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| BigfootCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 23.9 |
| Von OrmyCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| ChristineTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| LytleCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| NataliaCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| MacdonaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| DevineCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| ElmendorfCity | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| LaCosteCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Lackland AFBCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poteet, TX in?
- Poteet is in Atascosa County, Texas.
- What is the population of Poteet, TX?
- About 2,910 people live in Poteet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poteet?
- Nearby places include Pleasanton (6.5 mi), Leming (6.6 mi), Jourdanton (8.6 mi), Sandy Oaks (14 mi), Somerset (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023