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Pampa, TX · 2 counties · 21,786 residents (2025 est.) · 1,850.032 sq mi
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Pampa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,928. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $105,129.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,877
−7%since 2000
from 23,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,786 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K25K1990201020202024Pampa
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,928
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,872 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,677
+100%since 2000
from $16,860 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+3%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,129
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,508 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+49%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(18,650)
Black5.6%(1,312)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(2,987)
Asian0.4%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(9,588)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(13,242)
Black4.4%(953)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(6,669)
Asian0.8%(179)
Other3.8%(834)
Diversity Score67.2%(14,692)
Segregation Score25.1%(5,484)
Diversity Score
67
+66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−19%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 18.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

PampaCENTRAL16,414
What's inside

2 component counties

Gray CountyCENTRAL20,919Roberts County867
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pampa, TX?

Pampa, TX has about 21,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pampa, TX?

The typical household in Pampa, TX earns about $59,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pampa, TX expensive?

In Pampa, TX, the median home is worth about $105,129, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Pampa, TX?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pampa, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pampa, TX?

About 15.3% of people in Pampa, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pampa, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Pampa, TX has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,115 residents, a change of about -12 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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