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CITY · 2010 ACS

Amarillo

Texas · 190,695 residents · 103.615 sq mi
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Amarillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190,695
+10%since 2000
from 173,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,840 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
153K166K180K193K206K1990201020202024Amarillo
2024202K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,978
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,149
+24%since 2000
from $18,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(118,821)
Black5.8%(10,067)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(37,947)
Asian2%(3,484)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(99,781)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(113,929)
Black6.3%(11,977)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(54,881)
Asian3.1%(5,883)
Other2%(3,756)
Diversity Score69.2%(131,984)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amarillo, Texas?

Amarillo, Texas has about 190,695 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amarillo, Texas?

The typical household in Amarillo, Texas earns about $43,978 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 $105,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Amarillo, Texas?

About 21.8% 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 16.7% 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 33,080 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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