Amarillo, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Randall County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Amarillo based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Amarillo
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 77Income: 42Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

200,945

2023 ACS

Median Income

$62,469

2023

Median Home Value

$186,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,049

2023

Median Age

35.0

Unemployment

3.6%

Cost of Living Index

102.6

100 = national avg

Amarillo is a city in Randall County, Texas, with a population of 200,945 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Amarillo is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Amarillo is $62,469, and the median home value is $186,800. The cost of living index is 102.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,049 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, and the median age is 35.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

200,945

Male

99,070

49.3%

Female

101,875

50.7%

Median Age

35.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.2%

High School or Higher

33.4%

Foreign Born

11.0%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

39.6%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.393

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

68.0%

Foreign Born

11.0%

White
68.0%
Black
7.4%
Asian
4.2%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
14.6%
Other
5.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

33.7%

67,739 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

66.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
59,205 (87.4%)
Puerto Rican
439 (0.6%)
Cuban
591 (0.9%)
Dominican
30 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
708 (1.0%)
Guatemalan
129 (0.2%)
Colombian
156 (0.2%)
Honduran
321 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
173 (0.3%)
Peruvian
67 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
5,912 (8.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
533 (6.4%)
Chinese
377 (4.5%)
Filipino
231 (2.8%)
Vietnamese
2,303 (27.6%)
Korean
244 (2.9%)
Japanese
60 (0.7%)
Pakistani
10 (0.1%)
Cambodian
23 (0.3%)
Hmong
81 (1.0%)
Thai
112 (1.3%)
Laotian
1,144 (13.7%)
Other Asian
3,232 (38.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
215 (66.8%)
Samoan
9 (2.8%)
Chamorro
18 (5.6%)
Marshallese
49 (15.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
34 (10.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
23 (1.7%)
Apache
279 (21.0%)
Other Native American
1,030 (77.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

186,812

English Only

76.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

32,467 speakers

Limited English

7.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
32,467 (17.4%)
Other Asian
3,793 (2.0%)
Vietnamese
1,923 (1.0%)
Other Languages
1,921 (1.0%)
Other Indo-European
967 (0.5%)
Arabic
536 (0.3%)
Chinese
325 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
315 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
261 (0.1%)
German
226 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

92.4%

Limited English Proficiency

7.6%

Spanish
28.1% limited English
Other Asian
54.3% limited English
Vietnamese
62.0% limited English
Other Languages
38.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
34.2% limited English
Arabic
44.8% limited English
Chinese
43.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
4.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
17.2% limited English
German
33.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

11,901

5.9% of population

Disability Rate

37.1%

4,421 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$48,567

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
28.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.5%
Vietnam
30.1%
Korea
4.5%
World War II
1.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.0%
35-54
31.1%
55-64
16.3%
65-74
20.4%
75+
20.3%

Male Veterans

10,810

90.8%

Female Veterans

1,091

9.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$48,567

Non-Veteran Income

$34,808

Difference

$13,759

39.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

4,421

Without Disability

7,480

Disability Rate

37.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

89,515

#1 Ancestry

German

9.3% (18,600)

#2 Ancestry

English

9.0% (18,110)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

7.3% (14,572)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.3%
English
9.0%
Irish
7.3%
American
5.3%
European
2.6%
Sub-Saharan African
2.0%
Scottish
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
French
1.2%
Dutch
0.8%
Polish
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Norwegian
0.6%
Swedish
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
British
0.3%
Arab
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
West Indian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

78,612

Family Households

49,116

62.5%

Married Couples

34,991

44.5%

Non-Family Households

29,496

37.5%

Single Mother Households

9,751

12.4%

Single Father Households

4,374

5.6%

Living Alone

25,679

32.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

45,276

In Married Couple

29,864

66.0%

With Single Mother

10,755

23.8%

With Single Father

4,657

10.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$81,710

Married Couple Income

$98,585

Single Mother Income

$40,273

Single Father Income

$48,539

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,814

Grandparents Responsible

2,687

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$62,469

-15% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,133

-5% vs national

Poverty Rate

15.8%

+16% vs national

Gini Index

0.4745

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.6%

-31% vs national

SNAP Recipients

10.7%

of households

How Amarillo Compares

Amarillo vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Amarillo is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Amarillo. The median household income here is $62,469.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
18.3%
$25-50K
22.1%
$50-75K
18.0%
$75-100K
12.1%
$100-150K
16.1%
$150-200K
6.8%
$200K+
6.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

-30% vs TX avg

Labor Force

100,163

Employed

96,182

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

33.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.0

Work from Home

5.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

102.6

100 = national avg

+2.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$45,160

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$106,742

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
112.5
Food
97.7
Transportation
95.5
Healthcare
98.2
Utilities
101.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$903

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,106

per month

The median household income in Amarillo, TX is $62,469, which is 14.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,133. The poverty rate of 15.8% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4745, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 100,163. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 102.6, which is 2.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 112.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,160 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$239,950

Median List Price

$252,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$141

Days on Market

62

Active Inventory

626

Months of Supply

4.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$201,213

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,233

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

67.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.2%
Listings with Price Drops
23.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 2.1%List Price โ†‘ 12.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

142

New Listings

218

Pending Sales

206

Homes Sold โ†“ 35.7%New Listings โ†“ 13.1%Pending โ†“ 27.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$141

Median List $/SF

$149

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 2.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Amarillo, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Amarillo, TX metro area, home prices have risen 252.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 97.4%. The 10-year growth rate is 63.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 39.5%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 3.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Amarillo, TX housing market rather than Amarillo alone.

40yr โ†‘ 252.1%20yr โ†‘ 97.4%10yr โ†‘ 63.4%5yr โ†‘ 39.5%2yr โ†‘ 3.9%Q4 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Amarillo, TX

Amarillo vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Amarillo is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$186,800

Median Rent

$1,049

Total Housing Units

88,394

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

59.5%

Renter Occupied

40.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,933

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,105

Housing Types

Single Family
73.5%
Multi-Family
22.6%
Mobile Home
3.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,933

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.57%

of home value

Median Home Value

$186,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,548

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,933) by the median home value ($186,800). In Amarillo, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.57%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Amarillo, TX is $239,950 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 62 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $141. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,233/month. About 59.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 88,394 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,933. The effective tax rate is 1.57%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.91

per 1,000 residents

+166% vs national

Property Crime Rate

26.56

per 1,000 residents

+54% vs national

Total Crimes

6,794

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

-4.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Amarillo Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Amarillo vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Amarillo is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 6.5%Property โ†“ 43.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Amarillo police solve 65% of murder cases but only 8% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent170.0864.7%
RapeViolent1500.7436.7%
RobberyViolent1760.8725.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,0595.2229.8%
BurglaryProperty7673.789.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,09620.177.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty5292.6117.6%

Amarillo, TX reported 1,402 violent crimes and 5,392 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 residents is 165.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,096 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 48.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,4025,3926.9126.56
20231,4626,2427.2530.95
20221,5547,0127.7134.79
20211,5466,7707.7133.76
20201,6827,3938.4036.91
20191,4477,8357.2038.97
20181,6278,4718.0942.13
20171,5318,8477.6244.02
20161,4299,5227.1447.58
20151,2899,3256.4846.91

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Mar 6, 2023Palo Duro High School01unclearnan

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

87.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

25.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

56.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

17

Public Assistance

$55K

Individual Assistance

$4.4M

Most Common Type

Fire

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $38K
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”$4.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireJul 2011$55Kโ€”
Pitt Road Fire โ†’FireMay 2011โ€”โ€”
Tanglewood Fire Complex โ†’FireFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2001โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazards โ†’FireSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 1989โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Harvey โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

328

Total Claims Paid

$3,313,635

Avg Claim Payout

$10,103

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$5,047,305

Properties Protected

1,457

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4861.87

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures2$3,958,808
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$166,036
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$912,185
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation1$10,276

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Amarillo has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, drought. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 328 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $54,917 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,433,177 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.4%

8.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.5%

Arthritis

25.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.8%

Amarillo has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

Northwest Texas Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northwest Texas Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Bsa Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Va Amarillo Healthcare System3.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital12.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo12.8 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Pop. Served

203,657

Violations (5yr)

6

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
AMARILLO MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM201,2910
LAKE TANGLEWOOD WATER SYSTEM1,3001
AMBERWOOD WATER SYSTEM3001
ROCKWELL ACRES WATER SYSTEM2501
PALO DURO CLUB WATER SYSTEM2001
CATALPA VILLA1141
CHERRY AVE MOBILE HOME PARK800
NORTHVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK771
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES450

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

7

Total COโ‚‚e

4.4M MT

Top Emitter

Harrington Station

3.5M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Harrington Station
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants3,465,957
Nichols Station
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants740,727
CITY OF AMARILLO LANDFILL
City Of Amarillo Texas
Waste111,375
TYSON FRESH MEATS
Tyson Foods Inc
Other56,613
Owens Corning - Amarillo Plant
Owens Corning
Minerals41,626
Cliffside Crude Helium Enrichment Unit
Us Government (%)
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems19,925
ASARCO LLC AMARILLO COPPER REFINERY
Americas Mining Corp
Metals446

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 9 water systems serving the area. 6 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.4M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

78.9%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

0.4%

-51% vs national

Work From Home

5.9%

-37% vs national

Carpool

12.1%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Amarillo's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

24

2023

6-Year Avg

24

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

10

Nighttime

13

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202324240100
20221518021
20212430051
20202324740
20192727660
20181820731

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Amarillo, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.9% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 12.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 24 traffic fatalities from 24 fatal crashes. 10 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.9%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

78,612

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.9%
Cellular Data Plan
80.6%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.1%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

90.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

of households

Tablet

51.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.6%
Smartphone
90.4%
Desktop / Laptop
72.2%
Tablet
51.9%
Smartphone Only
16.0%
No Computer
5.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Amarillo vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Population Served

203,657

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AMARILLO MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water201,2910
LAKE TANGLEWOOD WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,3001
AMBERWOOD WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3001
ROCKWELL ACRES WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2501
PALO DURO CLUB WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2001
CATALPA VILLACommunityGround water1141
CHERRY AVE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water800
NORTHVIEW MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water771
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATESCommunityGround water450

88.9% of households in Amarillo have broadband internet access. 73.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 16.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 203,657 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Amarillo is located in Randall County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Amarillo.

Election Overview

Source: Randall County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

12,935

19.4%

GOP Votes

53,314

79.8%

Total Votes

66,854

Margin

R+60.4%

Shift from 2020

R+1.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+60.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202412,93553,31466,85419.4%79.8%R+60.4
202012,80250,79664,67419.8%78.5%R+58.7
20168,34043,37953,81315.5%80.6%R+65.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Randall County recorded 66,854 total votes. Republicans won the county with 79.8% of the vote compared to 19.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+60.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Randall County has shifted 4.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

964

Total Assets

$2.9B

Total Income

$925.6M

Per 10K Residents

48.0

nonprofits

-0.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

135

Median Assets

$460K

Oldest Active

1925

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
150
Education
108
Human Services
93
Philanthropy
62
Recreation & Sports
58
Arts & Culture
51
Animal-Related
30
Health Care
28
Youth Development
26
Community Improvement
25
Housing & Shelter
16
Mental Health
12
Public Benefit
12
Voluntary Health
10
Crime & Legal
9
International
9
Food & Agriculture
8
Environment
5
Public Safety
5
Mutual Benefit
5
Civil Rights
3
Medical Research
2
Employment
2
Unknown
2
Science & Tech
1
68.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.0B of $2.9B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Amarillo

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
HIGH PLAINS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FOUNDATIONHuman Services$575.8M$125.6M1997
CAL FARLEYS BOYS RANCH FOUNDATIONHuman Services$458.7M$79.7M1964
AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$171.6M$61.6M1960
CAL FARLEYS BOYS RANCHHuman Services$158.5M$59.9M1997
MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$139.2M$10.3M2003
DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$121.3M$25.2M1971
BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICESHuman Services$98.6M$42.3M2019
AMARILLO COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$91.2M$9.0M1963
AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE FOUNDATIONAnimal-Related$71.9M$48.3M1976
NORMAN H READ 1985 TRUSTPhilanthropy$70.2M$26.4M1996
HARRINGTON CANCER AND HEALTH FOUNDATIONโ€”$67.9M$19.6M1978
CRAIG AMARILLO LLCHuman Services$50.3M$17.1M2024
PAUL F AND VIRGINIA J ENGLER FOUNDATIONโ€”$35.4M$15.6M1991
AMARILLO MULTISERVICE CENTER FOR THE AGING INCHuman Services$30.8M$15.1M1979
KIDS INC OF AMARILLO TEXASRecreation & Sports$25.2M$6.5M1965
BRUMLEY FOUNDATIONโ€”$22.9M$12.9M1986
ATC HEALTH PROMOTION FOUNDATIONHealth Care$20.3M$6.3M1996
PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR CHILDRENHuman Services$20.2M$4.1M1925
MARY E BIVINS TRUSTโ€”$20.1M$8.0M1952
WARE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.8M$10.1M1997
HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANKโ€”$19.0M$20.0M1982
CHRISTIAN OPHTHALMIC SURGERY EXPEDITION NETWORKHuman Services$18.4M$29.2M2015
PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICESHuman Services$17.4M$33.8M1966
HARRINGTON HOUSE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$17.1M$530K1995
THE CROUCH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$16.6M$1.1M2019
CHRISTIAN RELIEF FUNDInternational$14.7M$10.8M1976
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$12.1M$2.4M1965
MEALS ON WHEELS OF AMARILLO TEXAS INCFood & Agriculture$11.8M$2.4M1973
DON HARRINGTON DISCOVERY CENTER FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$11.7M$7.4M1971
DECOURSEY PROPERTIESCommunity Improvement$11.1M$88K2019
HIGH PLAINS CHILDRENS HOME AND FAMILY SERVICESโ€”$10.7M$3.9M1967
RADIO BY GRACE INCReligion$10.3M$852K2019
OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL INCโ€”$9.7M$4.0M1972
FAITH CITY INCHuman Services$9.2M$2.6M1956
HCF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONVoluntary Health$9.2M$2.1M2014
WAITE AND GENEVIEVE PHILLIPS FOUNDATIONโ€”$8.6M$6.5M1985
R G & CLAUDINE POPE PEELER CHARITABLE TRYouth Development$8.5M$2.8M2001
HEAL THE CITY FREE CLINICHealth Care$8.4M$2.7M2015
COFFEE MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$8.1M$1.7M1951
TURN CENTER FOUNDATION INCโ€”$8.0M$3.2M1986
THE UNITED WAY INCโ€”$7.4M$4.5M1959
ASCENSION ACADEMYEducation$7.4M$2.0M1996
CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTERS OF AMARILLO INCโ€”$7.2M$3.0M1969
DR KENT ROBERTS AND ILENE ROBERTS BALLIETT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.1M$2.3M2010
AMARILLO SYMPHONY INCArts & Culture$6.9M$6.1M1945
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AMARILLOHuman Services$6.8M$4.0M1952
AMARILLO TRI-STATE EXPOSITIONRecreation & Sports$6.7M$4.1M1985
HOPE TO OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.5M$2.7M2019
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF AMARILLO INCVoluntary Health$6.4M$1.3M1982
TURN CENTERHealth Care$6.4M$4.3M1950

Amarillo, TX has 964 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.9B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 150 organizations. 135 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 48.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1925.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,094

Total Approved

$368.7M

Jobs Supported

19,330

Per 10K Residents

54.4

SBA loans

-26.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

121

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

124 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

920

Total Amount

$257.4M

Avg Loan

$279,811

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$196.1M(76%)

Jobs Supported

17,397

50416% of all loans

Loans

174

Total Amount

$111.3M

Avg Loan

$639,701

Median Loan

$317,000

7(a) โ€” 84%504 โ€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

135

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$110.4M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$817,805

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services146 loans
NAICS 72
$127.5M
Retail Trade118 loans
NAICS 44
$28.1M
Other Services117 loans
NAICS 81
$24.3M
Construction104 loans
NAICS 23
$23.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance71 loans
NAICS 62
$30.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Dds Hospitality Llc5$13.3M
Residence Inn-springhill Suites1$5.5M
Sage Real Estate Hold Co., Llc1$5.5M
Hillside Self Storage Llc1$5.0M
Endries Enterprises Llc1$5.0M
Llano Construction Llc1$5.0M
Mcknight Veterinary Services Pllc1$5.0M
Johnny B Electric Inc1$4.7M
Hilton Garden Inn2$4.6M
Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics P.a.1$4.4M

Amarillo, TX has received 1,094 SBA loans totaling $368.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 920 loans (84% of the total), supporting 17,397 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 174 loans totaling $111.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Amarillo is Bank of America, National Association with 124 loans. That works out to 54.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

190,184

Avg Median Income

$58,629

Avg Home Value

-$60,458,988

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
791012,458$40,313$152,300$8981.6
791028,822$48,551$146,500$8912.7
7910311,591$55,885$123,900$1,1974.3
791047,236$47,768$94,500$9053.0
7910627,900$54,407$163,100$9958.6
7910736,425$39,474$88,400$1,01619.6
7910942,410$68,579$217,600$94510.3
7911018,514$65,896$153,400$1,1735.4
791111,537$70,602N/A$1,22211.2
7911827,412$87,011$224,000$1,328159.4
791215,879$66,438$254,100$9761.8

Amarillo, TX has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 190,184. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $58,629. The average median home value is -$60,458,988. The average median monthly rent is $1,050.

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