Demographics & People — Amarillo, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 200,945 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~204,100 |
| Median Age | 35.1 |
| Total Households | 78,612 |
| Family Households | 49,116 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 136,550 |
| Black or African American | 14,836 |
| Asian | 8,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67,731 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 84,388 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 68,445 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 60,259 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 51,081 |
| German | 16,786 |
| English | 16,533 |
| Irish | 14,749 |
| American | 11,074 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,750 |
| European | 5,123 |
Language
| English Only | 143,676 |
| Spanish | 32,467 |
| Population 5+ | 186,812 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 12,302 |
| Population 18+ | 147,001 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Amarillo, Texas.