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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Pampa Micro

Pampa, TX · 2 counties · 23,631 residents · 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 $31,872. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,508.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,631
−5%since 1990
from 24,992 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K23K24K25K1990201020202024Pampa
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,872
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,368 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,860
+31%since 1990
from $12,890 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,508
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,646 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.5% rent
1.2
−20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(22,474)
Black3.5%(873)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,902)
Asian0.3%(68)
Diversity Score36.5%(9,128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(18,650)
Black5.6%(1,312)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(2,987)
Asian0.4%(89)
Diversity Score40.6%(9,588)
41
+11%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.8 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, TX?

Pampa, TX has about 23,631 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pampa, TX?

The typical household in Pampa, TX earns about $31,872 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 $37,508, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Pampa, TX?

About 12.4% 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 13.6% 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 1,361 residents, a change of about -5 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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