Potter County, Texas
Potter County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Potter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 121,073 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 116,004 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coudersport. The county was created 198 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Potter County
| Population : | 116,004 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Potter County, Potter County |
| Area : | 2801 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.98% |
| Named for : | James Potter |
| Altitude : | 3,163 feet / 964 meters |
| Capital : | Coudersport |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1826 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:11:25 (12th May 2025) |
| Density : | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Potter County is located at 35°24'5"N 101°53'38"W (35.4012700, -101.8940000). It has 7 neighbors: Allegany County, Steuben County, Tioga County, Cameron County, Clinton County, Lycoming County and McKean County.
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The largest city of Potter County is Amarillo with a population of 199,654. . See all Potter County cities & populated places.
Potter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Potter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | 199,654 | The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle. |
| Bishop Hills | 173 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Potter County
Potter County has 7 neighbours.
- Allegany County county in New York, United States
- Steuben County county in New York, United States
- Tioga County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Cameron County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Clinton County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Lycoming County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- McKean County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Potter County decreased by 4.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 121,073 | - | census |
| 2011 | 122,305 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 122,739 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 122,127 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 122,061 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 121,272 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 120,632 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 120,340 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 118,711 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 117,415 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 116,004 | -1.22% | estimation process |
People born in Potter County (2)
People born in Potter County, including politician Horace B. Strait, writer Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock, .
List
Other places with the same name (3)
- Potter County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 16,453 people.
- Potter County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 2,163 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
