Lloyd Potter

Lloyd Potter is a Professor of Sociology and Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His research focuses on demography, epidemiology, water resource management, and social inequality. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology/Demography from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.P.H. in Epidemiology from Emory University, and additional advanced degrees in education and sociology.

His research interests include demographic methods, water and energy consumption patterns, nonmarital fertility trends in Ghana, and the socioeconomic determinants of health behaviors. He has conducted extensive studies on U.S. fertility patterns post-recession and global health issues like under-five mortality in Ethiopia.

Recent work highlights his engagement with policy-relevant topics such as census data utility, Texas population projections, and vulnerability assessments. His articles address both local and global challenges, blending quantitative methods with policy analysis.

He has secured over $1 million in grant funding for projects including demographic data assistance, sustainable transportation initiatives, and community needs assessments. Notable grants include a $911,243 project for demographic data support and a $24,995 grant on equitable transportation electrification.

His presentations span topics like Texas demographic trends, census methodologies, and transportation planning. While no formal advisees are listed, his extensive publications and grants indicate active research leadership in his field.