Amarillo , Potter County, Texas
City in Texas, United States
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Amarillo is a city located in the county of Potter in the U.S. state of Texas. In the 2010 census it had a population of 190,695 inhabitants and a population density of 715 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 199,371 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1886.
The city has a total area of 102.92 square miles (266.56 km2).
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Amarillo, TX Quick Facts
| Population : | 199,371 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas |
| County : | Potter County |
| Twitter username : | CityofAmarillo |
| Postal code : | 79187 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 806 |
| Area : | 266.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,606 feet / 1099 meters |
| Capital city : | Amarillo is capital of Potter County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 09:55:08 (14th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 79101 |
| Density : | 748 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.35% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 54℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 190,695 | census |
| 2011 | 193,763 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 195,404 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 196,248 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 197,200 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 197,816 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 198,694 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 199,722 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 199,183 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 199,371 | estimation process |
The population of Amarillo increased by 4.35% in 9 years.
People born in Amarillo, TX (143)
People born in Amarillo, TX, including software engineer Grady Booch, actress Carolyn Jones, actress Paula Trickey, you can see a list of people who born in Amarillo, TX.
- Rick Husband (American astronaut)
- Charles Albright (Murderer)
- Ann Doran (actress (1911-2000))
- Caleb Fairly (Racing cyclist)
- Alex O'Brien (US tennis player)
- Jimmie Dale Gilmore (American musician)
- Miran Edgar Thompson (American murderer)
- Riley Salmon (volleyball player)
- Trey Hillman (American baseball player and coach)
- George Saunders (American short story writer)
- Jack Davis (American athlete)
- Evan Tanner (American mixed martial artist)
- Johnson Wagner (professional golfer)
- Barry Orton (American professional wrestler and actor)
- Joe Ely (American singer and musician)
- Aaron Watson (American singer)
- Ryan Palmer (American professional golfer)
- Francie Swift (American actress)
Other cities in Potter County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Potter County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Hills | 178 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
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