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Pottsboro, TX
Town in Grayson County, Texas.
Population
2,691
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
853
ZIP codes
0
Pottsboro and its ZIP codes
Pottsboro at a glance
- Pottsboro is about 7.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,439, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,000 and median rent is $1,283 a month.
Local data for Pottsboro, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pottsboro, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,439
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$280,000
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (427), Irish Americans (333), Russian Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Pottsboro.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
How people get to work
Pottsboro, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pottsboro, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pottsboro, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Crime in Pottsboro
Pottsboro Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 210
- per 100,000 people · 60% of the TX rate
- Property crime
- 315
- per 100,000 people · 17% of the TX rate
Cities near Pottsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DenisonCity | 5.8 mi | 29 |
| KnollwoodCity | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5 |
| Cartwright, OKCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Sherwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Colbert, OKTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| McBride, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ShermanCity | 11 mi | 46.4 |
| Platter, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| SouthmaydCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| SadlerCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New Woodville, OKTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Sand Point, OKCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Hendrix, OKTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Kingston, OKTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| WhitesboroCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pottsboro, TX in?
- Pottsboro is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pottsboro, TX?
- About 2,691 people live in Pottsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pottsboro?
- Nearby places include Denison (5.8 mi), Knollwood (6.5 mi), Preston (6.5 mi), Cartwright, OK (7.9 mi), Sherwood Shores (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023