Pampa is a city located in Gray County Texas. Pampa has a 2024 population of 16,443. It is also the county seat of Gray County. Pampa is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,841 in 2020.
The average household income in Pampa is $77,861 with a poverty rate of 17.6%. The median age in Pampa is 35.8 years: 33.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pampa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,117 | 78.38% |
| Other race | 1,691 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,071 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 193 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,831 | 2.42 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 3,477 | 3.08 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 2,246 | 1.17 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 865 | 2.88 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 243 | 2.85 | 65 | 35 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 739 | 6.98% |
| Associates Degree | 964 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,298 | 12.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 345 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 3,760 | 35.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 856 | 8.09% |
| Some College | 2,624 | 24.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,275 | 6,799 | 1,384 |
| Hispanic | 2,664 | 1,627 | 171 |
| Other Race | 915 | 541 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 491 | 347 | 70 |
| Black | 280 | 216 | 26 |
| Asian | 166 | 166 | 46 |
| Native American | 71 | 49 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,526 | $60,446 | $52,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $0 | $78,625 |
| High School Graduate | $33,507 | $41,849 | $22,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,607 | $36,465 | $22,929 |
| Overall | $36,975 | $49,420 | $29,533 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $77,432 | $30,885 |
$36,975
Average Earnings
$49,420
Average Male
$29,533
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.89% of Pampa residents speak only English, while 23.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,671 | 1,387 | 24.46% |
| White | 9,760 | 1,257 | 12.88% |
| Other | 1,691 | 790 | 46.72% |
| Multiple | 1,044 | 304 | 29.12% |
| Black | 363 | 37 | 10.19% |
| Native | 168 | 10 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 229 | 10 | 4.37% |
17.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.35%
Male Poverty Rate
19.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pampa is Other, with 46.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pampa is Asian, with 4.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.04% |
| High School | 14.65% |
| Some College | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.26% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 9.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,512 | $92,839 |
| Households | $53,458 | $77,861 |
| Married Families | $74,903 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,497 | $46,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
847
Number of Veterans
769
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 329 |
| Vietnam | 310 |
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 278 |
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 75+ | 152 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 7.59% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 8.15% |
| Black | 46 | 12.07% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.41%
Born in Pampa
89.32%
Native Born
10.68%
Foreign Born
7.71%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
89.32% of Pampa residents were born in the United States, with 68.41% having been born in Texas. 7.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,946 | -100 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 16,046 | -99 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 16,145 | -100 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 16,245 | -99 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 16,344 | -99 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 16,443 | -100 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 16,543 | -59 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 16,602 | -118 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 16,720 | -121 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 16,841 | -185 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 17,026 | -131 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 17,157 | -230 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 17,387 | -340 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 17,727 | -461 | -2.53% |
| 2015 | 18,188 | -146 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 18,334 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 18,330 | 64 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 18,266 | 215 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 18,051 | 141 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 17,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,887 | -2,072 | -10.38% |
| 1990 | 19,959 | -1,437 | -6.72% |
| 1980 | 21,396 | -330 | -1.52% |
| 1970 | 21,726 | -2,938 | -11.91% |
| 1960 | 24,664 | 8,081 | 48.73% |
| 1950 | 16,583 | 3,688 | 28.6% |
| 1940 | 12,895 | 2,425 | 23.16% |
| 1930 | 10,470 | -5,476 | -34.34% |