Population 4,464 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Route 66 Historic District
Household size in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.71 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.65 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Route 66 Historic District are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 35.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 35.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Route 66 Historic District is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Amarillo as a whole looks much the same. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 12.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Route 66 Historic District than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Route 66 Historic District
Renters in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 34.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 36.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 37.2% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 37.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Route 66 Historic District rent: 52.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About seven in ten owners (68.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.5% of the housing in Route 66 Historic District, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1973 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1975 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1975 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1978 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +5 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Route 66 Historic District is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $600 | $808 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $855 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $956 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,214 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$406 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Route 66 Historic District costs $1,026 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Route 66 Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 22.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 22.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 25.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Route 66 Historic District: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 83.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 84.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 85.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Route 66 Historic District never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Route 66 Historic District
| Period | Route 66 Historic District | Amarillo | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Route 66 Historic District is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Amarillo overall (3.1%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Route 66 Historic District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 66 Historic District | 2.08 | 37.5 | 14.5% | 52.9% | 22.5% | 1946 | $1,026 | 10.9% | 81.1% | 5.3% |
| Bivins Addition | 2.11 | 37.7 | 10.6% | 46.9% | 12.5% | 1951 | $1,098 | 32.3% | 89.5% | 2.9% |
| West 10th | 2.19 | 35.5 | 12.2% | 75.1% | 19.3% | 1971 | $907 | 7.0% | 62.1% | 3.4% |
| Rockwood | 3.15 | 31.4 | 32.0% | 56.8% | 17.2% | 1960 | $976 | 3.5% | 55.1% | 6.3% |
| Brandywine | 2.78 | 41.9 | 8.0% | 18.7% | 3.9% | 2003 | $1,529 | 40.2% | 94.0% | 2.2% |
| South Walker | 2.74 | 29.5 | 28.0% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 1968 | $1,045 | 7.9% | 56.4% | 1.8% |
| Midtown | 1.47 | 34.4 | 6.6% | 95.6% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,429 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| Capitol Hill | 2.72 | 33.4 | 19.5% | 57.6% | 7.3% | 1949 | $686 | 10.3% | 63.6% | 6.9% |
| Brookhaven | 2.30 | 48.6 | 5.5% | 31.1% | 3.6% | 1987 | $1,204 | 47.5% | 96.1% | 0.7% |
| Parkview | 2.78 | 31.6 | 22.7% | 44.2% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,188 | 21.3% | 92.0% | 14.3% |
| Embudo Canyon | 2.36 | 42.2 | 9.3% | 28.5% | 3.4% | 1980 | $1,707 | 52.3% | 96.6% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Route 66 Historic District. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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