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Pampa, TX
City in Gray County, Texas.
Population
16,659
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,847
ZIP codes
0
Pampa and its ZIP codes
Pampa at a glance
- Pampa is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 192nd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $56,626 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,700 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Pampa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pampa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,626
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,419), German Americans (1,731), Irish Americans (1,396).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gray County. PPP loans are for Pampa.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,007
7,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $5,126 per person
How people get to work
Pampa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pampa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,000
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pampa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Pampa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SkellytownTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LeforsTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| White DeerTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| MiamiCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| BorgerCity | 25 mi | 9 |
| GroomTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| AlanreedCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| PanhandleTown | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| MobeetieCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pampa, TX in?
- Pampa is in Gray County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pampa, TX?
- About 16,659 people live in Pampa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pampa?
- Nearby places include Skellytown (12 mi), Lefors (12 mi), White Deer (14 mi), Miami (21 mi), Borger (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023