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Amarillo city, TX

ZIP 79101 — 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 79101

79101 has a population of 2,458 with a median age of 45.6 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
4.5%-64% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.2%-44% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
30.0%+84% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.9%+70% vs US avg
x
High school
44.3%+69% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.0%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.9%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.8%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79101

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.7%+159% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.5%+49% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,458
Median age45.6
Poverty rate24.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.4%
Hispanic24.2%
Black4.5%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born27.9%