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Pampa

Texas · 16,867 residents · 9.02 sq mi
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Pampa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,535. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,867
−6%since 2000
from 17,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,870 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
−4%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Pampa
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,682
+61%since 2000
from $17,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(14,170)
Black3.7%(669)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,454)
Asian0.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(6,994)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(10,073)
Black2.6%(444)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(5,494)
Asian0.7%(113)
Other2.9%(484)
Diversity Score65.1%(10,986)
Diversity Score
65
+67%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pampa, Texas?

Pampa, Texas has about 16,867 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pampa, Texas?

The typical household in Pampa, Texas earns about $53,535 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Pampa, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 17.8% 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 3,092 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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