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.

Amarillo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

201,885

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51%102,866

Hispanic/Latino

34.2%68,950

Black

7.1%14,263

Asian

3.7%7,566

Two or More

3.4%6,811

Other

0.4%879

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%370

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%180

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%7,274

High School Diploma

21.3%27,784

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%10,550

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%20,523

Associate's Degree

9.2%12,020

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%23,288

Master's Degree

6.2%8,146

Professional Degree

1.6%2,041

Doctorate

1%1,309

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

26.6%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,900

Median Renti

$1,092

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%47,597

Renter-Occupied

40.3%32,144

Total Units

89,188

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,259

$500–$750

3,274

$750–$1,000

8,021

$1,000–$1,250

7,772

$1,250–$1,500

4,553

$1,500–$2,000

4,253

$2,000+

1,710

Year Built

2020 or later

1%880

2010–2019

10.1%8,995

2000–2009

10.3%9,142

1990–1999

6.9%6,113

1980–1989

11.5%10,237

1970–1979

14.7%13,146

1960–1969

13.8%12,295

1950–1959

17%15,183

1940–1949

8.5%7,620

1939 or earlier

6.3%5,577

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.7%49,966

Electricity

35.5%28,340

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%738

No Fuel

0.5%426

Other

0.2%137

Wood

0.1%86

Coal

0%25

Fuel Oil

0%12

Solar

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,912

Mean Household Incomei

$91,776

Per Capita Incomei

$37,126

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

102,616

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

22,22511%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

10,814

China

280

Korea

163

Philippines

153

Guatemala

136

United Kingdom

123

India

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

98,823

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

10,973(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.6%Insured

15.4%Uninsured