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Crime in Amarillo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Amarillo. Key points include:
There were 6,794 total crimes in Amarillo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Amarillo is 3,346.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Amarillo is 690.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Amarillo is 2,655.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Amarillo is 57.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Amarillo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Amarillo / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,794 | 3,346.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,402 | 690.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 17 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 176 | 86.7 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,059 | 521.6 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,392 | 2,655.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 767 | 377.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 4,096 | 2,017.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 529 | 260.5 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Amarillo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Amarillo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Amarillo is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Amarillo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Amarillo is $206,786.
The median income in Amarillo is $65,912.
Amarillo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Amarillo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Amarillo | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Amarillo, TX Weather
The average high in Amarillo is 70.9° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 38.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.3 inches of precipitation each year with 15.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Amarillo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Amarillo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Amarillo
The current population in Amarillo is 201,885. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 201,885 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 200,945 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 200,360 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 200,371 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 199,225 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 198,955 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 198,773 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 197,823 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 197,570 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 196,571 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 194,930 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 193,153 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 191,118 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 189,132 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 187,225 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Amarillo
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Amarillo is:
51.0% White with 102,866 White residents.
7.1% African American with 14,263 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 370 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 7,566 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 180 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 879 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 6,811 Two Or More residents.
34.2% Hispanic with 68,950 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Amarillo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Amarillo
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Amarillo is 51.1% female with 103,107 female residents.
Amarillo is 48.9% male with 98,778 male residents.
| Gender | Amarillo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Amarillo for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Amarillo completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Amarillo completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Amarillo completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Amarillo completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Amarillo completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Amarillo completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Amarillo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Amarillo completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Amarillo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Amarillo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Amarillo, Texas
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5.3% of households in Amarillo earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Amarillo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Amarillo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Amarillo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Amarillo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Amarillo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Amarillo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Amarillo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Amarillo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Amarillo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Amarillo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
