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Potter County, TX
3 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Potter County, Texas.
Population
115,975
Land area
908sq mi
People per sq mi
128
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Potter County
Potter County at a glance
- It is the 40th most populous of 254 counties in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $53,249 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Amarillo (201,885), Bushland (2,779) and Bishop Hills (202).
Local data for Potter County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals5
- Emergency Rooms4
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools53
- Colleges3
- Libraries4
- Banks30
- Post Offices5
- Parks47
- Grocery Stores37
- Restaurants453
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies10
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals5
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Potter County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,249
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$147,300
Prices +1.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (39,887), German Americans (8,552), Irish Americans (7,525).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,490
78,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $31,566 per person
PPP loans
$252M
2,999 loans, 27,431 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$336K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Potter County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potter County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,660
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potter County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Potter County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Potter County, TX?
- Amarillo is the largest city or town in Potter County, with about 201,885 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Potter County?
- Potter County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79010, 79058, 79101, 79102, 79104.
- What is the population of Potter County, TX?
- About 115,975 people live in Potter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Potter County?
- Potter County borders Randall County, Moore County, Deaf Smith County, Carson County, Oldham County, Armstrong County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023