Anahuac, TX Demographics

A map of Anahuac's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,206	470	41.7%	23.7%
White	1,061	1,071	36.7%	54.1%
Black	449	329	15.5%	16.6%
Multiracial	153	73	5.3%	3.7%
Asian	13	16	0.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	10	21	0.3%	1.1%

Anahuac, Texas has an estimated population of 2,892, a dramatic increase from the 1,980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.7% Hispanic, 36.7% White, 15.5% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anahuac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anahuac has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anahuac, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anahuac is ranked the 596th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anahuac was ranked the 716th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anahuac's White Population

1,061 residents of Anahuac, or 36.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anahuac is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Anahuac ranks 930th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Anahuac's population has decreased from 54.1% to 36.7%.

Anahuac is less White than neighboring Oak Island (44.6% White), Cove (73.3% White), Beach City (94.1% White), Old River-Winfree (54.3% White), and Mont Belvieu (73% White).

Anahuac's Black Population

449 residents of Anahuac, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anahuac is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Anahuac ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Black residents' share of Anahuac's population has decreased from 16.6% to 15.5%.

Anahuac is more Black than neighboring Oak Island (0% Black), Cove (0% Black), Beach City (0% Black), Old River-Winfree (1.1% Black), and Mont Belvieu (3.2% Black).

Anahuac's Asian Population

13 residents of Anahuac, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anahuac is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Anahuac ranks 557th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Asian residents' share of Anahuac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Anahuac is more Asian than neighboring Cove (0% Asian), Beach City (0% Asian), and Old River-Winfree (0% Asian). Anahuac is less Asian than neighboring Oak Island (24.9% Asian), and Mont Belvieu (3.3% Asian).

Anahuac's Hispanic Population

1,206 residents of Anahuac, or 41.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anahuac is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Anahuac ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 156.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Anahuac's population has increased from 23.7% to 41.7%.

Anahuac is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Island (27.7% Hispanic), Cove (23% Hispanic), Beach City (3.2% Hispanic), Old River-Winfree (35.9% Hispanic), and Mont Belvieu (17.3% Hispanic).

Anahuac's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Anahuac, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anahuac is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Anahuac ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anahuac's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Anahuac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Island (0% Native American/Other), Beach City (0% Native American/Other), and Old River-Winfree (0% Native American/Other). Anahuac is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cove (3.2% Native American/Other), and Mont Belvieu (0.7% Native American/Other).

Anahuac's Multiracial Population

153 residents of Anahuac, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anahuac is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Anahuac ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anahuac's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Anahuac's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%.

Anahuac is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Island (2.8% Multiracial), Cove (0.5% Multiracial), Beach City (2.7% Multiracial), and Mont Belvieu (2.4% Multiracial). Anahuac is less Multiracial than neighboring Old River-Winfree (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.