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The town of Pottsboro is located

Pottsboro is located in Grayson County<1>.



From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Pottsboro has a population of 2,486 people<2> (see below for details).

The community of Pottsboro is 720 feet [219 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Pottsboro lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area codes for Pottsboro: (903) and (430)<4>

The ZIP code for Pottsboro: 75076<5>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pottsboro had an population of 2,486 people. This is an increase of 15.09% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 57.44% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Pottsboro had a population of 2,160 people. This makes Pottsboro the county's 6th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 2,160 people, the population of Pottsboro increased 36.8% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,579 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Pottsboro.

Communities near Pottsboro ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pottsboro.

  • Sherman
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Denison
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Whitesboro
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Howe
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howe
    • Howe is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,390 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Howe <6>
  • Calera
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calera have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calera
    • Calera is located in Bryan County (OK)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,414 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calera <6>
  • Collinsville
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
  • Kingston
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
    • Kingston is located in Marshall County (OK)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,689 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingston <6>
  • Bells
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bells
    • Bells is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,516 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bells <6>
  • Colbert
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colbert
    • Colbert is located in Bryan County (OK)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,268 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colbert <6>
  • Southmayd
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pottsboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pottsboro.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pottsboro. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pottsboro.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pottsboro. See our Newspapers Page for Pottsboro.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pottsboro ...

Looking for more information about Pottsboro? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Pottsboro, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pottsboro.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pottsboro. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Grayson County: www.co.grayson.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Grayson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Pottsboro.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pottsboro - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>Area code (430) is an overlay for area code (903).
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Pottsboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pottsboro or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.









 

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