Poteet, TX Demographics

A map of Poteet's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,725	2,447	93.6%	87.5%
White	169	304	5.8%	10.9%
Asian	10	1	0.3%	0.0%
Black	6	17	0.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	21	0.0%	0.8%

Poteet, Texas has an estimated population of 2,910, an increase from the 2,795 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% Hispanic, 5.8% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poteet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poteet has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poteet, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poteet is ranked the 595th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Poteet was ranked the 592nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poteet's White Population

169 residents of Poteet, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poteet is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Poteet ranks 1494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's White population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. White residents' share of Poteet's population has decreased from 10.9% to 5.8%.

Poteet is less White than neighboring Leming (40.5% White), Pleasanton (38.1% White), Jourdanton (50% White), Somerset (15.2% White), and Charlotte (6.3% White).

Poteet's Black Population

6 residents of Poteet, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poteet is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Poteet ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Black residents' share of Poteet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Poteet is more Black than neighboring Leming (0% Black), Somerset (0% Black), and Charlotte (0% Black). Poteet is less Black than neighboring Pleasanton (2.8% Black), and Jourdanton (1.4% Black).

Poteet's Asian Population

10 residents of Poteet, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poteet is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Poteet ranks 1303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Poteet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Poteet is more Asian than neighboring Leming (0% Asian), and Charlotte (0% Asian). Poteet is less Asian than neighboring Pleasanton (0.9% Asian), Jourdanton (3.5% Asian), and Somerset (0.4% Asian).

Poteet's Hispanic Population

2,725 residents of Poteet, or 93.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poteet is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Poteet ranks 330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Poteet's population has increased from 87.5% to 93.6%.

Poteet is more Hispanic than neighboring Leming (59.5% Hispanic), Pleasanton (57.3% Hispanic), Jourdanton (40% Hispanic), and Somerset (83% Hispanic). Poteet is less Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte (93.7% Hispanic).

Poteet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poteet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poteet is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Poteet ranks 1460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poteet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poteet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasanton (0.3% Native American/Other), Jourdanton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Somerset (1% Native American/Other).

Poteet's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Poteet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poteet is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Poteet ranks 1501st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poteet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Poteet's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Poteet is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasanton (0.6% Multiracial), Jourdanton (5.1% Multiracial), and Somerset (0.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.