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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pampa

Texas · 17,887 residents · 9.02 sq mi
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Pampa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,213. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,887
−10%since 1990
from 19,959 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,983 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 2,213 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+11%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Pampa
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,213
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,791
+37%since 1990
from $12,981 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
23.9% rent
1.2
−21%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(17,598)
Black4.3%(867)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,796)
Asian0.3%(63)
Diversity Score41.6%(8,306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(14,170)
Black3.7%(669)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,454)
Asian0.4%(74)
Diversity Score39.1%(6,994)
39
−6%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
+2%since 1990
from 13.0 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 Pampa, Texas?

Pampa, Texas has about 17,887 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pampa, Texas?

The typical household in Pampa, Texas earns about $31,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pampa, Texas expensive?

In Pampa, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Pampa, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pampa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pampa, Texas?

About 14.8% of people in Pampa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pampa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pampa, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,072 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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