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Amarillo city, TX

ZIP 79102 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79102

79102 has a population of 8,822 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (50.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
40.1%+114% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
16.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.6%+95% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.0%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.2%+63% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.7%+861% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79102

Poverty Rate
23.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.0%+116% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.2%+63% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.8%+198% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
55.7%+861% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,822
Median age38.9
Poverty rate23.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.0%
Hispanic40.1%
Black3.3%
Asian4.2%
Foreign-born30.0%