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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Amarillo Metro

Amarillo, TX · 5 counties · 251,933 residents · 5,150.982 sq mi
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Amarillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,645.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
251,933
+10%since 2000
from 228,707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+2%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
191K213K235K257K279K1990201020202024Amarillo
2024272K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,773
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,951 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,715
+30%since 2000
from $18,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,645
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,177 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(164,660)
Black5.5%(12,643)
Hispanic / Latino19%(43,454)
Asian1.7%(3,832)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(120,523)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(162,580)
Black5.8%(14,630)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(63,359)
Asian2.5%(6,336)
Other2%(5,135)
Diversity Score64.5%(162,588)
Diversity Score
65
+22%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AmarilloCENTRAL205,130
What's inside

5 component counties

Randall CountyCENTRAL152,351Potter CountyCENTRAL114,453Carson County5,805Armstrong County1,843Oldham County1,783
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amarillo, TX?

Amarillo, TX has about 251,933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amarillo, TX?

The typical household in Amarillo, TX earns about $46,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amarillo, TX expensive?

In Amarillo, TX, the median home is worth about $104,645, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Amarillo, TX?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amarillo, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amarillo, TX?

About 15.8% of people in Amarillo, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amarillo, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Amarillo, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53,511 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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