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Population Review

Amarillo, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Amarillo, Texas is 200,945 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $62,469, the median home value is $186,800, and the median age is 35.0.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (191,249 → 203,729).

200,945

Population

1939

People / sq mi

$62,469

Median Income

$186,800

Median Home Value

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Amarillo covers 103.6 sq mi of land at 1939 people per square mile.

About Amarillo, TX

What sets Amarillo apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 5.9% versus 14.0% nationally. Amarillo is a city in Texas with a population of 200,945. It ranks #16 among cities in Texas by population.

The typical household earns $62,469, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.7%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $186,800, with typical rent around $1,049.

Roughly 25.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Amarillo city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Amarillo city had a population of 191,249 in 2010 and 203,729 in 2024, a 6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 203,729 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.

2024 · 204K20102024
Amarillo city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

203,729

Population (2024)

191,249

Population (2010)

203,729

Peak (2024)

0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010191,249
2011193,763
2012195,404
2013196,248
2014197,200
2015197,816
2016198,694
2017199,722
2018199,183
2019199,371
2020200,567
2021200,825
2022201,475
2023202,734
2024203,729

Race & Ethnicity

White68.0%
Black or African American7.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$62,469

Median Household Income

$35,133

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$186,800

Median Home Value

$1,049

Median Rent

59.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.9%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

78.9%

Public Transit

5.9%

Work From Home

19.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.2%

Foreign Born

76.9%

Non-English at Home

8.1%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

84.2%

Health Insurance

94.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.0%
Manufacturing11.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.8%
Construction8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.2%
Retail Trade7.4%
Information5.6%
Public Administration5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Agriculture & Mining1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Common questions about Amarillo, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Amarillo, Texas has a population of 200,945 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Amarillo, Texas is $62,469, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Amarillo, Texas is $186,800, with median monthly rent at $1,049 and a homeownership rate of 59.6%.

The median age in Amarillo, Texas is 35.0 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (191,249 → 203,729).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.