Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes Potter County and Randall County. Start with the quick read below for what gives Amarillo its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 205,130
- Change from 2020 base
- +2.4%
- Land area
- 106.1 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Potter County and Randall County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- PRAD account (Potter or Randall)
- School district (AISD vs Canyon ISD)
- PID assessment
- Wind/hail deductible
- Playa lake flood zone
What buyers should know
Wind and hail insurance in the Panhandle now typically carries a 2% wind/hail deductible — on a $300,000 rebuild-cost home that means $6,000 out of pocket before coverage kicks in; get quotes before closing and confirm the deductible structure.
Check for PID status before buying in any newer Amarillo subdivision — more than 10 PIDs are active in the city, and the annual assessment shows up on the property tax bill in addition to county and school rates.
Confirm whether a parcel is in Potter County (Amarillo ISD, higher county rate) or Randall County (Canyon ISD, lower county rate) — the county line cuts through established neighborhoods and a street address alone will not tell you which district you are in.
County context
What to know around Amarillo
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Amarillo.
County History
Potter County Was Carved Out of the Panhandle Frontier in 1876
Potter County was established by the Texas legislature in 1876 and organized in 1887 when Amarillo was chosen as the county seat.
Property Tax
Who Appraises Your Property in Potter County
The Potter County Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value determines what you owe in taxes.
County History
How Randall County Was Founded — and How It Got Its Name
Randall County was created in 1876 and named after a Confederate general, with a misspelling of his name that stuck.
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Next steps for Amarillo
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Track homestead, appraisal notice, protest, and tax-bill dates.
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Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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