Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

179,839

1.23% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.5

0% 1-year change

2018 Poverty Rate

15.2%

3.51% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,378

3.28% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$92,000

2.11% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

73,866

0.239% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX had a population of 180k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $53,378. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX declined from 182,075 to 179,839, a −1.23% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,684 to $53,378, a 3.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.4%), White (Hispanic) (31.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.55%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.99%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%).

33.1% of the households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.3% of the residents in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are Clarendon College (223922) (335 degrees awarded in 2021) and Frank Phillips College (286 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was $92,000, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX borders Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, Randall CountyAmarillo City (South) PUMA, TX, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, and North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX.

United States New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Population & Diversity

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 180k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 13.9% of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (25.7k people).

In 2020, there were 1.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.4k people) in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.3k White (Hispanic) and 9.99k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are Spanish (52,089 households), Other Languages of Asia (781 households), and German (654 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

85,938

Women

47.8%

93,925

Men

52.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 179,863 inhabitants, with 52.2% men, and 47.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

89.3%

2020 Citizenship

89.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 89.3% of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.4k ± 373
White (Hispanic)
56.3k ± 1.45k
Other (Hispanic)
9.99k ± 1.14k

42.4%

Hispanic Population

76.2k people

42.4% of the people in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are hispanic (76.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
22,106 ± 3,419 people
Guatemala
695 ± 646 people
Cuba
491 ± 543 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 22,106 Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Guatemala with 695 and Cuba with 491.

Foreign-Born Population

13.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

25.7k people

13.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

25.3k people

As of 2018, 13.9% of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX residents (25.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was 13.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
52,089 households (31.3%)
Other Languages of Asia
781 households (0.469%)
German
654 households (0.392%)

33.1% of the households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 31.3% of the households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,878 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
1,777 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
1,259 ± 243

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX employs 73.9k people. The largest industries in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,153 people), Construction (5,582 people), and Animal production & aquaculture (4,678 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous retail stores ($97,107), Petroleum refining ($92,556), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($90,182).

Males in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,991. The income inequality in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,857

Women

43.1%

42,009

Men

56.9%

The workforce of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 73,866 people, with 43.1% woman, and 56.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

73.9k

2020 Value

−0.239%

1 Year decline

± −0.239%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.239%, from 74k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (3,926 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,450 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,156 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas and New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.9k

2020 Value

−0.239%

1 Year decline

± −0.239%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.239%, from 74k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,153 people), Construction (5,582 people), and Animal production & aquaculture (4,678 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,631

Median earning men ± $705

$25,458

Median earning women ± $839

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,563), Information ($63,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($33,623), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,712), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,736).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas and New Mexico.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas and New Mexico to other states, or from other states to Texas and New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$272B
Gasoline
$213B
Fuel oils
$182B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas and New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $272B, followed by Gasoline ($213B) and Fuel oils ($182B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas and New Mexico.

$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas and New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas and New Mexico to other states, or from other states to Texas and New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$82.4B
California
$72.2B
Michigan
$58.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas and New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $82.4B, followed by California with $72.2B and Michigan and $58.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas and New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX awarded 621 degrees. The student population of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,500 male students and 3,416 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are White (313 and 52.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (203 and 33.8%), Black or African American (42 and 7%), and Unknown (30 and 5%).

The largest universities in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Clarendon College (223922) (335 and 53.9%) and Frank Phillips College (286 and 46.1%).

The most popular majors in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX are General Studies (262 and 42.2%), Hair Styling & Design (63 and 10.1%), and Welding Technology (54 and 8.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,916 students enrolled in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,930 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
262 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
36 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clarendon College (223922)
335 degrees awarded
Frank Phillips College
286 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarendon College (223922) with 335 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 279 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, which is 0.816 times less than the 342 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 313 degrees mean that there were 1.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 203 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,806) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,969) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.8% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (44.1k), Some college (29.3k), and Primary Education (28.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was $92,000 in 2020, which is 0.4 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $90,100 to $92,000, a 2.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX is $53,378. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$92,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,163

$43,674

Median Property Taxes

±$1,208

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2020

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71% of the housing units in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,378

Median Household Income

± $1,208

61.5k

Number of Households

± 1,537

In 2020, the median household income of the 61.5k households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX grew to $53,378 from the previous year's value of $51,684.

The following chart displays the households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX

0.417

2019 Wage GINI in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.99% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (2.77%)

In 2020, 80.1% of workers in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (2.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX (26.7k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80.3% of the population of Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 238 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas and New Mexico.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1,336 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas and New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.7%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX grew by 0.895% from 19.5% to 19.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.