City · Texas
Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, city, mostly in Potter County (50.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Randall County, Texas. Amarillo had 205,130 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 200,393 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 201,885 (±74). GEOID 4803000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
205,130
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 200,393 · ACS 2020-2024: 201,885 ±74
Median household income
$65,912
±$1,473 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$196,900
±$5,641 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,092
±$22 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Amarillo and what county is it in?
Amarillo is a city mostly in Potter County (50.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Randall County, Texas. It covers 103.6 square miles of land, 1,934 residents per square mile in 2020.
Amarillo is in the Amarillo, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Potter County | 101,554 | 50.7% |
| Randall County | 98,839 | 49.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Amarillo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 205,130 people lived in Amarillo on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 200,393 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 201,885 (±74).
| Measure | Amarillo | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 201,885 ±74 | 115,975 | +2,930 |
| Households | 79,741 ±852 | 42,581 | +3,422 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.03 | 2.56 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 89,188 ±617 | 49,390 | +4,122 |
Amarillo's population since 2000
From 173,627 in 2000 to 205,130 in 2025: up 18.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Amarillo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Amarillo?
The median resident of Amarillo is 35.1 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.2%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Amarillo | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±0.5 | 35.1 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±0.4 pts | 26.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±0.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±0.4 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.2% ±0.5 pts | 39.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.0% ±0.6 pts | 42.2% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±0.4 pts | 10.2% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.3 pts | 4.7% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±0.7 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.5% ±1.0 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±0.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±0.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.4% ±1.0 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±0.7 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6% ±1.1 pts | 18.6% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±1.2 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Amarillo earn?
Half of Amarillo's 79,741 households earn less than $65,912 a year (±$1,473), against $53,249 in Potter County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,888 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Amarillo | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,912 ±$1,473 | $53,249 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,776 ±$3,596 | $76,135 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,126 ±$1,534 | $28,703 | +$2,329 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% ±1.3 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.0% ±2.9 pts | 31.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0% ±0.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±0.7 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±1.1 pts | 86.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Amarillo?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Amarillo's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $196,900 by its owner (±$5,641). The median renter pays $1,092 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Amarillo | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $196,900 ±$5,641 | $147,300 | +$33,833 |
| Median gross rent | $1,092 ±$22 | $1,022 | +$46 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±2.4 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,654 ±$36 | $1,532 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±1.5 pts | 57.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±1.5 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Housing units | 89,188 ±617 | 49,390 | +4,122 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5% ±1.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0% ±1.1 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±0.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±0.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Amarillo building?
Builders took permits for 865 new housing units in Amarillo in 2025 (529 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Amarillo work and get to work?
77.0% of Amarillo's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Amarillo | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±1.0 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±1.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±0.6 | 21.0 min | +1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Amarillo?
57 census tracts lie mostly in Amarillo, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,150 (Tract 120) to $123,672 (Tract 216.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 216.11Randall County | 9,911 | $104,194 |
| Tract 220.01Randall County | 8,359 | $93,133 |
| Tract 150Potter County | 6,675 | $38,317 |
| Tract 149Potter County | 5,833 | $46,058 |
| Tract 212Randall County | 5,510 | $68,885 |
| Tract 216.02Randall County | 5,317 | $101,834 |
| Tract 216.09Randall County | 5,359 | $123,672 |
| Tract 215Randall County | 5,249 | $103,425 |
| Tract 145Potter County | 5,227 | $44,554 |
| Tract 213Randall County | 5,140 | $82,117 |
| Tract 208Randall County | 5,092 | $72,651 |
| Tract 144.01Potter County | 7,356 | $81,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Amarillo) · Census block assignment files
How does Amarillo compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Amarillo is the 121st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Amarillo ranks 495th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 449th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 209th | 979 |
| Median household income | 495th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 338th | 978 |
| Median home value | 492nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 449th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 354th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 336th | 877 |
| Median age | 587th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 775th | 973 |
| Work from home | 457th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 804th | 976 |
Amarillo's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Amarillo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Amarillo?
1 of the 57 figures for Amarillo on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Amarillo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Amarillo.