Lloyd Potter
Texas State Demographer

Data Visualizations

March 22,2024

This Women's History Month in March, learn about the achievements and obstacles of women in Texas.

February 26,2024

We celebrate Black History Month in February. In the past 50 years, Texas saw significant growth in its African American population, accounting for over a quarter of the national growth between 2010-2020. Texas is home to the largest Black population among all U.S. states.

January 30,2024

Texas has experienced significant growth in both its population and economy. However, poverty remains a major challenge for the State. January is Poverty in America Awareness Month, and we shared a series of social media posts highlighting some of these challenges.