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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Amarillo

Texas · 173,627 residents · 103.615 sq mi
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Amarillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,940. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $71,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

173,627
+10%since 1990
from 157,615 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,676 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+4%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
153K166K180K193K206K1990201020202024Amarillo
2024202K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,940
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,915 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,621
+46%since 1990
from $12,744 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(130,648)
Black5.8%(9,164)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(22,779)
Asian1.8%(2,844)
Diversity Score56.2%(88,625)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(118,821)
Black5.8%(10,067)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(37,947)
Asian2%(3,484)
Diversity Score57.5%(99,781)
57
+2%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amarillo, Texas?

Amarillo, Texas has about 173,627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amarillo, Texas?

The typical household in Amarillo, Texas earns about $34,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amarillo, Texas expensive?

In Amarillo, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Amarillo, Texas?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Amarillo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amarillo, Texas?

About 14.5% of people in Amarillo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amarillo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Amarillo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,012 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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