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Randall County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Randall County, Texas has a population of 146,070, the 33rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $83,864 and the median home value is $238,800. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Randall County Quick Facts

Population 146,070
Median Household Income $83,86490% MOE ±$2,804
Median Home Value $238,80090% MOE ±$4,639
Poverty Rate 9.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Unemployment Rate 2.9%90% MOE ±0.6 pts
Median Age 36.7 years90% MOE ±0.3 years
Homeownership Rate 67.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.7%90% MOE ±1.5 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.9%
Cities/Places 8
Population 146,070 33rd of 254
Median Income $83,864 7% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 2.9%

How Randall County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population134,026146,070+9.0%
Median household income$84,009$83,864No clear change (-0.2%)
Median home value¹$206,513$238,800+15.6%
Median gross rent$1,129$1,170No clear change (+3.7%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Randall
$83,864
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Randall
$238,800
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%
$25K-$50K 16.3%
$50K-$100K 30.6%
$100K+ 40.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.4%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.0%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
2.5%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
2.5%
$50K-$60K
6.4%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
14.0%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
9.0%
$150K-$200K
9.5%
$200K+
10.8%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,170/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
23.8%
18-34
23.6%
35-54
25.5%
55-74
20.9%
75+
6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 66.5%
  • Black: 3.1%
  • Hispanic: 24.6%
  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Other: 0.5%

Diversity Index

50out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 6.1%
  • HS Diploma: 23.7%
  • Some College: 25.8%
  • Associate's: 10.7%
  • Bachelor's: 21.9%
  • Graduate+: 11.8%

Cities & Places in Randall County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Amarillo201,885$65,91215.8%$196,900
Canyon15,723$69,77213.1%$240,300
Bushland2,779$146,0711.3%$424,900
Rockwell Place2,016$57,18810.2%$91,600
Happy647$55,31329.2%$91,800
Lake Tanglewood624$120,6256.7%$633,600
Timbercreek Canyon528$145,2783.6%$400,000
Palisades265$73,7507.2%$267,200

Population Overview

Randall County is located in Texas with a total population of 146,070. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randall County is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randall County is $83,864. This is 7% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $238,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Randall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 66.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Randall County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is about the same as the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Randall County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 146,070, making it the 33rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Randall County?

The median household income in Randall County is $83,864 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Randall County, Texas?

Randall County contains 8 Census-designated places.