Potter County, Texas
Potter County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
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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 199 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Potter County at a glance
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Bishop HillsPopulation 173
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4013,-101.8940 |
| Named for | James Potter |
| Altitude | 3,163 feet / 964 meters |
| Capital | Coudersport |
| Establishment | September 01, 1826 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:15:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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 Bishop Hills with a population of 173. . See all Potter County cities & populated places.
Potter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Potter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Hills | 173 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Potter County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
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Other places with the same name (2)
- 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.
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|---|---|---|
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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