Amarillo, Texas
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As of 2009, Amarillo's population is 186,106 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.85 percent.
The median home cost in Amarillo is $98,980. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Amarillo's cost of living is 26.24% Lower than the U.S. average.
Amarillo public schools spend $4,988 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Amarillo.
The unemployment rate in Amarillo is 4.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Amarillo jobs have Decreased by 0.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Amarillo, TX, population is 186,106. There are 2,065 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Amarillo, TX
The median age is 33.6. The US median is 37.6. 59.65% of people in Amarillo, TX, are married. 11.50% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.48 people. 23.37% of people are married, with children. 10.17% have children, but are single.
Race in Amarillo, TX
76.67% of people are white, 5.54% are black, 2.01% are asian, 0.74% are native american, and 15.41% claim 'Other'.
24.54% of the people in Amarillo, TX, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 75.46% are non-hispanic).
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The reopening of Amarillo AFB, 1950: I was part of the first USAF elements to reopen Amarillo AFB back in 1950.
The were no military structures to live in and the base had to be built from the ground... (read more)Not Just a Truck Stop: Amarillo has a wide range of entertainment options. Approximately 20 miles south of town is Palo Duro Canyon state park: Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon... (read more)Big truck stop: have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Health
There are 345 physicians per 100,000 population in Amarillo, TX. The US average is 170.
Amarillo, TX Health Index
Air quality in Amarillo, TX is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Amarillo, TX is 79 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 88 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: A mixture of the good and the bad - 7/23/2007: I am a travel nurse who will be starting a contract at the Childrens Hospital in Amarillo in 1/2009. I too have encountered cities that impossible to build a social... (read more)Will you wake up in the morning,with the Pantex Nu: Accidents are possible,and there have been several employees fired for sleeping on the job..The people of Amarillo are nice,and respectful..Unemployement is low. The bad... (read more)A mixture of the good and the bad: I've lived in Amarillo for about a year, and see it as having some strengths as well as some significant weaknesses.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 33.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,799 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $39,160 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.98% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.19% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.06% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.14% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.04% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.27% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.94% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.21% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.76% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.41% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.50% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.22% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.51% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.33% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.33% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.23% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.89% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Amarillo, TX, is 4.50%, with job growth of -0.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.60%.
Amarillo, TX Taxes
Amarillo, TX,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Amarillo, TX Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,799, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $39,160.
Amarillo Economy SperlingViews
Weather: The weather here (and forecast) can change rapidly. The daily high temperatures sometimes vary greatly withing a few days. For example, I remember a Monday when the high... (read more)New nurse traveler to Amarillo: I haven't been to Amarillo yet. I have a travel nurse assignment at the hospital on Coulter. The assignment is to 'tentatively' start on Dec 17. I have searched online,... (read more)Big truck stop: I have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 36 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $98,980 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 59.33% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.44% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 33.90% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $16.01 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.88% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 10.58% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 16.98% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 14.75% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.91% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.79% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.96% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.56% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.24% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.54% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.41% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.22% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.83% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.83% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.74% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.72% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.98% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16.48% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20.58% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.18% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.67% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Amarillo, TX, is $98,980. Home appreciation is -3.90% over the last year. The median age of Amarillo, TX, real estate is 36 years.
Amarillo, TX Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 33.90% of the Amarillo, TX, population. 6.44% of houses and apartments in Amarillo, TX, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Amarillo Housing SperlingViews
Life in Amarillo: Amarillo is the best place to live and raise a family. Our community holds dear the ideals of being polite, courteous, and respectful. I wouldn't live anywhere... (read more)Get me outta here!!!!: Out of all the places that I've lived in the U.S., this is the worst. This city is stuck out in the middle of nowhere on extremely flat land. The natives here will... (read more)The reopening of Amarillo AFB, 1950: I was part of the first USAF elements to reopen Amarillo AFB back in 1950.
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Crime
Amarillo, TX, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Amarillo, TX, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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The reopening of Amarillo AFB, 1950: I was part of the first USAF elements to reopen Amarillo AFB back in 1950.
The were no military structures to live in and the base had to be built from the ground... (read more)Not Just a Truck Stop: Amarillo has a wide range of entertainment options. Approximately 20 miles south of town is Palo Duro Canyon state park: Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon... (read more)Big truck stop: have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Climate
Amarillo, TX, gets 20 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 15 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 69.
On average, there are 259 sunny days per year in Amarillo, TX. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 39 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: The weather here (and forecast) can change rapidly. The daily high temperatures sometimes vary greatly withing a few days. For example, I remember a Monday when the high... (read more)New nurse traveler to Amarillo: I haven't been to Amarillo yet. I have a travel nurse assignment at the hospital on Coulter. The assignment is to 'tentatively' start on Dec 17. I have searched online,... (read more)Big truck stop: I have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Education
Amarillo, TX, schools spend $4,988 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 842 students per librarian, and 351 children per counselor in Amarillo, TX schools.
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re: A mixture of the good and the bad - 7/23/2007: I am a travel nurse who will be starting a contract at the Childrens Hospital in Amarillo in 1/2009. I too have encountered cities that impossible to build a social... (read more)Will you wake up in the morning,with the Pantex Nu: Accidents are possible,and there have been several employees fired for sleeping on the job..The people of Amarillo are nice,and respectful..Unemployement is low. The bad... (read more)A mixture of the good and the bad: I've lived in Amarillo for about a year, and see it as having some strengths as well as some significant weaknesses.
Rental housing can be inexpensive, but the most... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Amarillo, TX, takes 19 minutes. 81% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Weather: The weather here (and forecast) can change rapidly. The daily high temperatures sometimes vary greatly withing a few days. For example, I remember a Monday when the high... (read more)New nurse traveler to Amarillo: I haven't been to Amarillo yet. I have a travel nurse assignment at the hospital on Coulter. The assignment is to 'tentatively' start on Dec 17. I have searched online,... (read more)Big truck stop: I have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Amarillo, TX is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Amarillo, TX is more expensive.
Overall, Amarillo, TX cost of living is 73.76.
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Get me outta here!!!!: Out of all the places that I've lived in the U.S., this is the worst. This city is stuck out in the middle of nowhere on extremely flat land. The natives here will... (read more)Life in Amarillo: Amarillo is the best place to live and raise a family. Our community holds dear the ideals of being polite, courteous, and respectful. I wouldn't live anywhere... (read more)The reopening of Amarillo AFB, 1950: I was part of the first USAF elements to reopen Amarillo AFB back in 1950.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 86.44% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 20.20% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 57.22% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.47% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 42.64% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.20% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.12% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.80% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.00% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.45% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 7.93% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.18% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.25% | 0.54% |
86.44% of the people in Amarillo, TX are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 20.20% are Catholic; 57.22% are Protestant; 0.47% are LDS; 7.93% are another Christian faith; 0.18% in Amarillo, TX are Jewish; 0.19% are an eastern faith; 0.25% affilitates with Islam.
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re: A mixture of the good and the bad - 7/23/2007: I am a travel nurse who will be starting a contract at the Childrens Hospital in Amarillo in 1/2009. I too have encountered cities that impossible to build a social... (read more)Will you wake up in the morning,with the Pantex Nu: Accidents are possible,and there have been several employees fired for sleeping on the job..The people of Amarillo are nice,and respectful..Unemployement is low. The bad... (read more)A mixture of the good and the bad: I've lived in Amarillo for about a year, and see it as having some strengths as well as some significant weaknesses.
Rental housing can be inexpensive, but the most... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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Voting
25.77% of the people in Amarillo, TX are registered as Democrats. 73.65% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.57%.
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The reopening of Amarillo AFB, 1950: I was part of the first USAF elements to reopen Amarillo AFB back in 1950.
The were no military structures to live in and the base had to be built from the ground... (read more)Not Just a Truck Stop: Amarillo has a wide range of entertainment options. Approximately 20 miles south of town is Palo Duro Canyon state park: Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon... (read more)Big truck stop: have lived here for almost 4 years now and I can't wait to leave. There isn't any entertainment unless you eat out at restaurants or go to the movies. (I have gained... (read more)Have an opinion about Amarillo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Amarillo Click Here
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