Amarillo, TX

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Living in Amarillo, TX: Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 205,856 residents (752 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $194,311
  • Average Household Income: $65,912

Amarillo, TX is located in the state of Texas. It is home to about 205,856 people, with around 752 residents living in every square mile.

If you want to buy a house in Amarillo, the average price is around $194,311. That makes local housing 25% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 37% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in Amarillo earns about $65,912 a year. This income is 13% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 16% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 205,856
Median Household Income $65,912
Median Home Value $194,311
Median Age 35.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$36,590
Labor Force Participation66.0%
Unemployment Rate3.4%
Average Commute Time19.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate59.7%
Median Rent$1,092
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)28.8%
Total Housing Units79,741

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

CountyPotter
County FIPS48375
Metro Area (CBSA)Amarillo, TX
Combined Area (CSA)Amarillo-Borger, TX
Population Density752.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.1984, -101.8316
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
National Ranking2
IncorporatedYes

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.23
Dual Income Families53.3%

Marital Status

Married47.4%
Never Married31.5%
Divorced15.0%
Widowed6.1%

Gender

Male48.9%
Female51.1%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)15.4%
Poverty Rate15.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.4%
Disabled Population13.9%
Limited English Proficiency3.7%

All ZIP Codes in Amarillo

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ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
79109 43,578 $70,435 $223,067
79107 36,662 $40,671 $90,037
79118 28,107 $87,810 $232,154
79106 26,161 $59,493 $175,865
79110 16,994 $66,683 $159,908
79103 11,306 $57,981 $129,943
79102 9,393 $51,125 $140,961
79104 6,561 $39,920 $93,761
79121 6,437 $74,659 $292,858
79101 2,526 $47,759 -
79111 1,575 $71,103 -
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79120 - - -
79166 - - -
79168 - - -
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