Town · Texas
Poth, Texas
Poth, town, in Wilson County, Texas. Poth had 2,014 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,819 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,532 (±400). GEOID 4859096.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,014
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,819 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,532 ±400
Median household income
$72,404
±$19,076 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$225,000
±$73,361 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$950
±$367 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Poth and what county is it in?
Poth is a town in Wilson County, Texas. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 575 residents per square mile in 2020.
Poth is in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Poth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,014 people lived in Poth on July 1, 2025, up 10.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,819 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,532 (±400).
| Measure | Poth | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,532 ±400 | 52,781 | no clear change |
| Households | 589 ±137 | 18,185 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.38 | 2.88 | −0.84 |
| Housing units | 659 ±134 | 19,480 | no clear change |
Poth's population since 2000
From 1,850 in 2000 to 2,014 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Poth as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Poth?
The median resident of Poth is 31.9 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 61.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.0%.
| Measure | Poth | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±6.3 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±8.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9% ±6.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 54.0% ±7.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61.0% ±11.8 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.0% ±11.9 pts | 54.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.9% ±11.4 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±5.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 11.0% | −17.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±5.5 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5% ±8.6 pts | 25.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±4.8 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Poth earn?
Half of Poth's 589 households earn less than $72,404 a year (±$19,076), against $94,565 in Wilson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $80,380 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Poth | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,404 ±$19,076 | $94,565 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,293 ±$18,206 | $113,531 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,248 ±$7,091 | $40,323 | +$8,524 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±4.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±6.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0% ±5.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±3.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7% ±7.3 pts | 88.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Poth?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Poth's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 by its owner (±$73,361). The median renter pays $950 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Poth | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,000 ±$73,361 | $321,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $950 ±$367 | $1,069 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.6% ±15.6 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,720 ±$472 | $2,102 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7% ±13.0 pts | 84.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.3% ±13.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Housing units | 659 ±134 | 19,480 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±7.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5% ±9.6 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.8% ±9.1 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±3.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.9% ±7.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±5.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±3.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Poth building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Poth in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 2.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Poth work and get to work?
88.9% of Poth's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes.
| Measure | Poth | Wilson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±9.3 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.9% ±8.0 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±7.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±4.2 | 34.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Poth?
No census tract lies mostly in Poth; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6Wilson County | 3,793 | $76,367 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Poth) · Census block assignment files
How does Poth compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Poth is the 7,658th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 613th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Poth ranks 391st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 613th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 225th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 796th | 979 |
| Median household income | 391st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 291st | 978 |
| Median home value | 415th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 587th | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 437th | 877 |
| Median age | 802nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 686th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 611th | 976 |
Poth's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Poth with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Poth?
23 of the 57 figures for Poth on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Poth are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Poth.