Amarillo, TX
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.22.20)
AGE IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 13,436 | 6.8% |
25 to 29 years | 15,876 | 8.0% |
30 to 34 years | 14,743 | 7.4% |
35 to 39 years | 13,448 | 6.8% |
40 to 44 years | 11,748 | 5.9% |
45 to 49 years | 10,977 | 5.5% |
50 to 54 years | 11,239 | 5.7% |
55 to 59 years | 12,188 | 6.1% |
60 to 64 years | 10,387 | 5.2% |
65 to 69 years | 8,355 | 4.2% |
70 to 74 years | 6,127 | 3.1% |
75 to 79 years | 4,566 | 2.3% |
80 to 84 years | 3,348 | 1.7% |
85+ years | 3,335 | 1.7% |
The median age in Amarillo is 33.9 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 166,268 | 82.8% |
Black or African American | 14,161 | 7.0% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,455 | 0.7% |
Asian | 9,048 | 4.5% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 443 | 0.2% |
Other | 5,031 | 2.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 8,488 | 6.7% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10,284 | 8.1% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 35,929 | 28.3% |
Some college, no degree | 29,213 | 23.0% |
Associate’s degree | 11,189 | 8.8% |
Bachelor’s degree | 21,144 | 16.7% |
Graduate or professional degree | 10,513 | 8.3% |
High school graduate or higher | 107,988 | 85.2% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31,657 | 25.0% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 95,103 | 75.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% |
$200,000 or more | 3.7% |
Median household income: $52,543
Mean household income: $71,308
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $25,375 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $29,428 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $35,027 |
Bachelor’s degree | $50,809 |
Graduate or professional degree | $62,117 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 154,770 | NA |
Never married | 43,486 | 28.1% |
Now married (except separated) | 80,169 | 51.8% |
Separated | 3,465 | 2.2% |
Widowed | 8,897 | 5.7% |
Divorced | 18,753 | 12.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 29,718 | 15.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 45,470 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 30,093 |
Single-family detached units | 60,109 |
Homeownership rate | 60.2% |
Vacancy rate | 10.4% |
Renters rate | 77.2% |
Average housing value | $152,760 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $825 |
Average rent | $746 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Average income | $71,308 |
Average household size | 2.61 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 67.5% |
Percent disabled | 11.5% |
Percent with health coverage | 83.1% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 17.8 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.5% |
Percent veterans | 7.8% |
Percent foreign born | 12.1% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.7% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $61,567.75 |
Alcoholic beverages | $469.70 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $280.90 |
Beer consumed away from home | $82.45 |
Wine consumed away from home | $39.88 |
Apparel & services | $1,785.95 |
Men’s apparel | $343.83 |
Women’s apparel | $589.71 |
Children’s apparel | $283.39 |
Boys’ apparel | $96.82 |
Girls’ apparel | $107.39 |
Footwear | $404.32 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,076.51 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $311.99 |
Dining out – Lunch | $962.90 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,422.70 |
Education | $1,252.54 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,664.82 |
Club membership fees | $184.77 |
Dating services | $0.64 |
Pet food | $213.69 |
Pet services | $53.49 |
Food consumed at home | $4,302.17 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $564.84 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $439.45 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $835.57 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $952.70 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $425.50 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,509.62 |
Health care | $4,946.72 |
Medical services | $918.21 |
Nonprescription drugs | $120.55 |
Household Services | $1,681.81 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $59.40 |
Lawn and garden services | $371.48 |
Housekeeping services | $142.65 |
PC repair | $5.54 |
Housing | $19,133.15 |
Home improvements | $2,133.45 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,122.66 |
Phone services | $1,487.37 |
Water | $622.45 |
Life and other insurance | $371.94 |
Pensions and social security | $6,600.48 |
Personal care products and services | $748.38 |
Hair care products | $90.71 |
Personal care products | $319.79 |
Local transportation | $7,222.03 |
Gasoline | $1,883.19 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $976.96 |
Travel | $1,778.85 |
Airline fares | $425.61 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $21.16 |
Lodging on trips | $486.53 |
Food and drink on trips | $430.32 |
Entertainment on trips | $154.63 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN POTTER COUNTY (home to AMARILLO, TEXAS)
% with any debt in collections | 57% |
Average debt in collections | $2,038 |
% with medical debt in collections | 47% |
Average medical debt in collections | $1,116 |
% with student loan debt | 12% |
Average student loan debt | $14,662 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $143 |
% with auto debt | 25% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 2,924 | 2.9% |
February 2019 | 2,674 | 2.7% |
March 2019 | 2,659 | 2.7% |
April 2019 | 2,086 | 2.1% |
May 2019 | 2,181 | 2.2% |
June 2019 | 2,735 | 2.7% |
July 2019 | 2,886 | 2.9% |
August 2019 | 2,723 | 2.7% |
September 2019 | 2,502 | 2.5% |
October 2019 | 2,427 | 2.4% |
November 2019 | 2,441 | 2.4% |
December 2019 | 2,301 | 2.3% |
January 2020 | 2,669 | 2.6% |
February 2020 | 2,547 | 2.5% |
March 2020 | 3,586 | 3.6% |
April 2020 | 8,291 | 9.1% |
May 2020 | 8,204 | 8.8% |
June 2020 | 5,812 | 6.1% |
July 2020 | 5,127 | 5.4% |
August 2020 | 4,373 | 4.4% |
September 2020 | 5,104 | 5.2% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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