Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

118,323

1.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.1

0.59% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.1%

1.67% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$43,652

2.64% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$97,000

4.86% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,273

3.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX had a population of 118k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $43,652. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX declined from 119,674 to 118,323, a −1.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,528 to $43,652, a 2.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.6%), White (Hispanic) (32.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.98%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.11%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.64%).

32.3% of the households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.5% of the residents in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission--Potter County--Amarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are Amarillo College (222576) (1,959 degrees awarded in 2021), Milan Institute-Amarillo (71 degrees), and Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (50 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was $97,000, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX borders Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX and Randall CountyAmarillo City (South) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 118k people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 16.1% of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2020, there were 1.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.5k people) in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38k White (Hispanic) and 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are Spanish (27,432 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,387 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,410 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,224

Women

48.4%

60,970

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 118,194 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

88.5%

2020 Citizenship

88.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 88.5% of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.5k ± 86
White (Hispanic)
38k ± 1.22k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 474

38.8%

Hispanic Population

45.9k people

38.8% of the people in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are hispanic (45.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,484 ± 2,400 people
Tanzania
820 ± 701 people
Myanmar
786 ± 686 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 10,484 Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Tanzania with 820 and Myanmar with 786.

Foreign-Born Population

16.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

15.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.8k people

As of 2020, 16.1% of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was 15.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
27,432 households (25.1%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,387 households (2.18%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,410 households (1.29%)

32.3% of the households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 25.1% of the households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,704 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
1,253 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
949 ± 204

Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (4,302 people), Construction (4,133 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,495 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($146,676), Petroleum refining ($145,754), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($120,160).

Males in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,015. The income inequality in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,815

Women

44%

26,458

Men

56%

The workforce of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 47,273 people, with 44% woman, and 56% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

47.3k

2020 Value

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± −3.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 48.9k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,233 people), Butchers & other meat, poultry, & fish processing workers (1,582 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,553 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2020 Value

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± −3.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 48.9k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,302 people), Construction (4,133 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,495 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,481

Median earning men ± $1,521

$25,740

Median earning women ± $836

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,375), Public Administration ($49,174), and Wholesale Trade ($46,882).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,527), Public Administration ($40,968), and Information ($40,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX awarded 2,126 degrees. The student population of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,626 male students and 12,366 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (940 and 44.2%), followed by White (901 and 42.4%), Black or African American (132 and 6.21%), and Asian (58 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Amarillo College (222576) (1,959 and 92.1%), Milan Institute-Amarillo (71 and 3.34%), and Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy (50 and 2.35%).

The most popular majors in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission--Potter County--Amarillo City (North) PUMA, TX are General Studies (318 and 15%), General Business Administration & Management (272 and 12.8%), and Registered Nursing (204 and 9.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 18,992 students enrolled in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,582 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
318 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
204 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
189 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission--Potter County--Amarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 318 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Panhandle Regional Planning Commission--Potter County--Amarillo City (North) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Amarillo College (222576)
1,959 degrees awarded
Milan Institute-Amarillo
71 degrees awarded
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Amarillo College (222576) with 1,959 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 800 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX, which is 0.603 times less than the 1,326 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 940 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 901 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,760) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 2.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.27% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (28.5k), Some college (19.8k), and Primary Education (18k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was $97,000 in 2020, which is 0.422 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $92,500 to $97,000, a 4.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX is 54.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX is $43,652. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$97,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,433

$24,037

Median Property Taxes

±$1,038

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.7%

Homeownership

2020

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54.7% of the housing units in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,652

Median Household Income

± $1,525

43.9k

Number of Households

± 1,447

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX grew to $43,652 from the previous year's value of $42,528.

The following chart displays the households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2020 Wage GINI in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX

0.448

2019 Wage GINI in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.27% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (3.06%)

In 2020, 82.1% of workers in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (3.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX (22.4k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

77.9% of the population of Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 9.07% on Medicare, 7.59% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

22.1%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

9.07%

Medicare

7.59%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX declined by 0.00788% from 22.1% to 22.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Potter CountyAmarillo City (North) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.