Amarillo
City in Potter County, Texas
Amarillo is a city in Potter County, Texas, with 200,393 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,606 ft (1,099 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bishop Hills, 8.1 miles NW.
- 200,393residents (2020 Census)
- 3,606 ftelevation · 1,099 m
- 106.1 sq miland area · 274.8 km²
- 1,889 / sq mipopulation density
- 79101main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Amarillo
Amarillo ( AM-ə-RIL-oh; Spanish for "yellow") is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Potter County, though most of the southern half of the city extends into Randall County. It is the 17th-most populous city in Texas and the most populous city in the Texas panhandle. The estimated population of Amarillo was 203,729 as of 2024, comprising nearly half of the panhandle's population. The Amarillo metropolitan area had an estimated population of 308,297 as of 2020.
The city of Amarillo, originally named Oneida, is situated in the Llano Estacado region. The availability of the railroad and freight service provided by the Fort Worth and Denver Railway contributed to the city's growth as a cattle-marketing center in the late 19th century.
Amarillo was once the self-proclaimed "Helium Capital of the World" for having one of the country's most productive helium fields. The city is also known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas" (as the city takes its name from the Spanish word for yellow), "Yellow City" for its name, and "Rotor City, USA" for its V-22 Osprey hybrid aircraft assembly plant. Amarillo operates one of the largest meat-packing areas in the United States. Pantex, the only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility in the country, is also a major employer, with the location of this facility giving rise to the nickname "Bomb City".
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Living in Amarillo
- Median household income
- $65,912
- Median home value
- $196,900
- Median rent
- $1,092/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Amarillo had 200,393 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 200,393 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,889 per sq mi (729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amarillo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Potter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 200,393 (2020) |
| Land area | 106.09 sq mi (274.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.96 sq mi (5.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1999° N, 101.8302° W |
| ZIP codes | 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79106, 79107, 79109, 79110, 79121 |
| Official website | amarillo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4803000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amarillo
- Bishop Hills8.1 mi NW
- Palisades9.9 mi S
- Timbercreek Canyon10.1 mi S
- Lake Tanglewood10.3 mi S
- Rockwell Place12.0 mi S
- Bushland12.9 mi W
- Washburn14.8 mi E
- Canyon15.3 mi S
- Wildorado21.4 mi W
- Umbarger23.1 mi SW
- Claude27.2 mi E
- Panhandle27.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Amarillo
What county is Amarillo in?
Amarillo is in Potter County, Texas.
What is the population of Amarillo, TX?
200,393 people lived in Amarillo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amarillo, TX?
The main ZIP code is 79101. Other ZIP codes: 79102, 79103, 79104, 79106, 79107, 79109, 79110, 79121.
What is the elevation of Amarillo?
3,606 feet (1,099 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amarillo?
Bishop Hills (8.1 mi), Palisades (9.9 mi), Timbercreek Canyon (10.1 mi), Lake Tanglewood (10.3 mi), Rockwell Place (12.0 mi).
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