City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Pampa, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pampa - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,735
Residents
$53,458
Median income
$95,800
Median home
$1,037
Median rent (state)

Pampa - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Pampa lands in the 25th percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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percentile, household income
8th
percentile, home value
23rd
percentile, median rent
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percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pampa, TX

Texas's Pampa is a small town, with 16,735 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Pampa households earn a median of $53,458 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.5%. Home values in Pampa run a median of $95,800, and the median resident age is 35.8 years. Educational attainment runs 15.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 3 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 200% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2450.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,037 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). The average commute for Pampa workers runs 15.6 minutes, with 83.5% driving alone and 4.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 59.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

16,735 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$53,458 /yr

Poverty 15.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Pampa compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pampa stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 25% higher than other cities
Home value 8% pricier than other cities
Median rent 23% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Pampa ranks #513 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Pampa's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

25thIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

25th percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pampa's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pampa's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 44 Avg. percentile National median
Pampa's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pampa's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$95,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 92% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pampa $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pampa, TX Pampa, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pampa, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pampa, TX median $53,458/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pampa, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pampa, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,735
Median Income
$53,458
Median Home Value
$95,800
Median Age
35.8
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Labor force participation
60.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2450.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
553.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1897.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,200 residents16,400 residents16,600 residents16,800 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,866 residents 16,414 residents ▼ -2.7%
Pampa's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 7
2024 3

Permit volume increased 200% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.6 minutes
Drive Alone
83.5%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
4.0%
Other
2.2%

Based on 7,709 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pampa sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,037/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
59.9 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Taylor
16,767 people
Donna
16,774 people
Manor
16,917 people
Humble
16,489 people
Groves
17,021 people
Mercedes
16,449 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pampa's 16,735 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Wildwood, FL
16,739 people
Fullerton, PA
16,729 people
Cloverly, MD
16,726 people
Lake Mary, FL
16,724 people
Bridgeview, IL
16,721 people
Schofield Barracks, HI
16,755 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pampa's $53,458 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pottsville, PA
$53,465 median income
De Leon Springs, FL
$53,468 median income
Scottsbluff, NE
$53,448 median income
Leesburg, AL
$53,472 median income
Rock Island Arsenal, IL
$53,472 median income
Hendrum, MN
$53,472 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pampa, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pampa, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.4% 10.1% 6.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 34.0% White 78.4% Black or African American 2.4% Asian 1.4% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 10.1% Two or more races 6.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pampa compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pampa (this city) 16,735 $53,458
Taylor 16,767 $71,665
Donna 16,774 $38,082
Manor 16,917 $86,477
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pampa, TX?

What is the population of Pampa, TX? +

The population of Pampa, TX stands at 16,735 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pampa, TX? +

Pampa households earn a median of $53,458 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pampa? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pampa; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Pampa, TX safe? +

Pampa has a total crime rate of 2450.6 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pampa, TX? +

A typical home in Pampa is worth $95,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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