More about Amarillo Amarillo is a city located in Texas, USA and is part of the West Texas region. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 173,627; however its MSA population is now estimated at well over 220,000. It is the county seat of Potter County6 and a portion the city extends to Randall County. The famous Route 66 passes through Amarillo. Amarillos name derives from the nearby Amarillo Lake and Amarillo Creek, named in turn for the yellow soil along their banks and shores (Amarillo is the Spanish word for yellow, the color). Amarillo Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 173,627 people, 67,699 households, and 45,764 families residing in the city. The population density is 746.0/km² (1,932.1/mi²). There are 72,408 housing units at an average density of 311.1/km² (805.8/mi²). Given Amarillos growth rate, however, the numbers have increased, and the MSA population is now well over 225,000. The racial makeup of the city is 77.50% White, 5.97% African American, 0.78% Native American, 2.05% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 11.32% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 21.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 67,699 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 27.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.10. In the city the population is spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $34,940, and the median income for a family is $42,536. Males have a median income of $31,321 versus $22,562 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,621. 14.5% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Rest Of Today...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms May produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...Then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Monday...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday...Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night...Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Wednesday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Wednesday Night...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Thursday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Friday...Sunny. Highs around 100. Friday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Saturday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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"Amarillo is a great place to visit. Many historical places to visit. Lots of history, and made famous in a number of great songs, and movies. The friendliest people on earth and just a good down home country feeling. If you like the west visit the Great Southwest. Come to Amarillo, dine, visit, and stay a while. "
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