Amarillo’s Best Facebook Groups Ranked

These days, if you want to know what’s really going on in Amarillo, you’re probably checking Facebook. Facebook, the king of social media, has given us a platform to keep our social calendar full without leaving the comfort of our couch. Amarilloans tend to rely on local Facebook pages for both entertainment and up-to-date information about the city.

According to Statista, the average Facebook user is in the 25-34 age range, followed by 35-54, and followed by 18-24. While most people assume that Facebook is dominated by users aged 35 and older, it isn't. It's no wonder Facebook groups and pages are so popular.

Why Facebook Still Dominates in Amarillo

Amarillo is no stranger to the Facebook group, from restaurant reviews that can make or break an eatery to buying or selling items, or even seeing the latest arrests. You can find the perfect Facebook group to fit your needs.

Are you a part of the right Facebook groups in Amarillo? We ranked the Top 15 Facebook groups you should be following if you live in Amarillo.

15 Local Facebook Groups Every Amarillo Resident Should Join

Want to stay in the know in Amarillo? These 15 Facebook groups are the go-to spots for local news, tips, events, and real community chatter.

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How Amarillo Uses Facebook to Stay Connected

If you think about it, Facebook pages and groups have pretty much replaced front porch conversations with neighbors and water cooler talks with co-workers. Many people now turn to Facebook for the same local info they'd once ask a neighbor.

The Dark Side of Group Discussions

Facebook groups are useful and entertaining; however, they give a platform to trolls who hide behind fake profiles to behave in ways they likely wouldn’t in real life. Most of the trolls commenting wouldn’t have the courage to say half of what they post on Facebook groups if they were face-to-face with the person.

Either way, this is the way of the world these days. Social media is the place to find local information quickly.