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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Amarillo Metro

Amarillo, TX · 5 counties · 268,691 residents · 5,150.982 sq mi
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Amarillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,477. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,092.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268,691
+17%since 2000
from 228,707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
191K213K235K257K279K1990201020202024Amarillo
2024272K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,477
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,501
+62%since 2000
from $18,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,092
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,177 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(153,401)
Black6.2%(16,624)
Hispanic / Latino29%(77,791)
Asian3.2%(8,679)
Other2.7%(7,323)
Diversity Score71.1%(191,150)
Segregation Score42.1%(113,187)
Diversity Score
71
+35%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 268,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amarillo, TX?

The typical household in Amarillo, TX earns about $57,477 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 $138,092, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Amarillo, TX?

About 23.9% 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 14.4% 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 70,269 residents, a change of about 35 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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