Economy & Jobs — Amarillo, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,912 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,133 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 100,163 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 179 |
| Fast Food | 122 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 119 |
| Law Offices | 103 |
| Insurance Agencies | 67 |
| Hotels Motels | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 55 |
| Auto Repair | 47 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Accounting Firms | 33 |
| Coffee Shops | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Bars | 29 |
| Real Estate Offices | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
