The city of Pottsboro, Texas is located in northwest Grayson County in the state of Texas. The town is easily accessible by State Highway 289 and Farm to Market 120. State Highway 289 provides direct access to the Dallas metroplex and is less than two miles from the North Texas Regional Airport, Perrin Field, which has a 9,000-foot runway. The city is served by the Union Pacific rail line and offers multi-model public transportation options.
The city has a diverse population. In the 1920 census, Pottsboro had a population of 454 people. By 1925, it had two schools and a total enrollment of 300 students. By the mid-1940s, the population fell to 312 and by the late 1950s, it reached 383 people. In 1967, Pottsboro reported 30 businesses, while in 1990, it had a population of 1,177 and thirty businesses.
The city's median household income is $70,000 and its average household income is $26,790. The majority of residents are White, but there are also Hispanic and Two+ residents. In total, there are 206 people who belong to various ethnic groups in Pottsboro. The city has an 8% hispanic population, but it is home to an ethnically diverse population.
As of the 2010 census, Pottsboro City had a population of 2,488. Eighty-nine percent of residents were under the age of 18, and fourteen percent of women were the sole householder. Thirty-three percent of households were non-families and 29.2% were made up of single people. In addition, 14.4% of households were composed of senior citizens living alone. The average household size was 2.43 people.