Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pampa, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,659

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.6%9,601

Hispanic/Latino

35.2%5,862

Black

2.3%384

Two or More

2.1%344

Other

1.2%199

Asian

1.1%177

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%92

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%916

High School Diploma

26.8%2,819

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%860

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%1,538

Associate's Degree

8.7%915

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%1,455

Master's Degree

2.4%251

Professional Degree

0.4%44

Doctorate

0.4%39

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,700

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.1%5,088

Renter-Occupied

25.9%1,781

Total Units

8,451

Homeownership

74.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

112

$500–$750

208

$750–$1,000

662

$1,000–$1,250

344

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%149

2010–2019

4%337

2000–2009

2.9%242

1990–1999

3.3%279

1980–1989

11.2%949

1970–1979

11.8%1,001

1960–1969

16%1,356

1950–1959

26.8%2,265

1940–1949

12.7%1,075

1939 or earlier

9.4%798

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.5%4,912

Electricity

26.5%1,818

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%61

No Fuel

0.4%29

Fuel Oil

0.3%22

Wood

0.3%22

Other

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,626

Mean Household Incomei

$85,381

Per Capita Incomei

$35,014

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

8,197

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,07712.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,753

Philippines

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

7,699

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

819(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.1%Insured

18.9%Uninsured