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Pampa, TX


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Pampa, Texas

Pampa, Texas, in Gray county, is 53 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 194 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 17,887.

The People and Families of Pampa

In Pampa, about 62% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Pampa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pampa had a median family income of $39,810.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Pampa residents, with $9,610. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pampa Housing

In Pampa, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Pampa, 96% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Pampa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pampa Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pampa Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pampa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pampa, TX

Comparing Pampa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime33

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