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Randall County, Texas Demographics 2026

Randall County, Texas has a population of 143,791, the 34th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $80,905 and the median home value is $227,500. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

Randall County Quick Facts

Population 143,791
Median Household Income $80,905
Median Home Value $227,500
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Median Age 36.8 years
Homeownership Rate 68.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.0%
High School Graduation 93.7%
Cities/Places 8
Population 143,791 34th of 254
Median Income $80,905 6% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Unemployment 2.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%
$25K-$50K 16.6%
$50K-$100K 31.6%
$100K+ 38.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.8%
$10K-$15K
2.2%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
4.4%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
2.2%
$50K-$60K
7.4%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
13.9%
$100K-$125K
11.5%
$125K-$150K
8.9%
$150K-$200K
8.9%
$200K+
9.5%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

48out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Randall County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Amarillo200,945$62,46915.8%$186,800
Canyon15,398$68,23312.0%$218,300
Bushland2,950$146,3395.1%$371,000
Rockwell Place1,694$57,3969.9%$97,600
Happy758$67,65623.4%$78,600
Lake Tanglewood684$125,1795.0%$642,400
Timbercreek Canyon532$141,7503.0%$384,200
Palisades301$71,2863.3%$217,900

Population Overview

Randall County is located in Texas with a total population of 143,791. It is the 34th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randall County is 36.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randall County is $80,905. This is 6% higher than the state median of $76,292. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $227,500. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Randall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Randall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Randall County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Randall County, Texas?

Randall County has a population of 143,791, making it the 34th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Randall County?

The median household income in Randall County is $80,905 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.

How many cities are in Randall County, Texas?

Randall County contains 8 Census-designated places.