Atascocita, TX Demographics
A map of Atascocita's Population by Race
Atascocita, Texas has an estimated population of 99,354, a large increase from the 88,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.1% White, 32.0% Hispanic, 27.7% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atascocita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Atascocita has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Atascocita, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Atascocita is ranked the 45th 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). Atascocita was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Atascocita's White Population
31,881 residents of Atascocita, or 32.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atascocita is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Atascocita ranks 1190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Atascocita's population has decreased from 38.9% to 32.1%.
Atascocita is more White than neighboring Humble (17.9% White), Sheldon (22.9% White), Crosby (31.3% White), Barrett (7.2% White), and Cloverleaf (7.3% White).
Atascocita's Black Population
27,519 residents of Atascocita, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atascocita is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Atascocita ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of Atascocita's population has increased from 22.9% to 27.7%.
Atascocita is more Black than neighboring Humble (20.4% Black), Sheldon (5.8% Black), Crosby (9.6% Black), and Cloverleaf (8.2% Black). Atascocita is less Black than neighboring Barrett (45.4% Black).
Atascocita's Asian Population
3,686 residents of Atascocita, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atascocita is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Atascocita ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of Atascocita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.
Atascocita is more Asian than neighboring Humble (1.6% Asian), Sheldon (0% Asian), Crosby (1.8% Asian), Barrett (0% Asian), and Cloverleaf (0.3% Asian).
Atascocita's Hispanic Population
31,812 residents of Atascocita, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atascocita is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Atascocita ranks 910th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Atascocita's population has increased from 30.4% to 32.0%.
Atascocita is less Hispanic than neighboring Humble (55.7% Hispanic), Sheldon (71.4% Hispanic), Crosby (47.5% Hispanic), Barrett (44.4% Hispanic), and Cloverleaf (82.2% Hispanic).
Atascocita's Native American/Other Population
561 residents of Atascocita, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atascocita is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Atascocita ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atascocita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Atascocita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Humble (0.5% Native American/Other), Sheldon (0% Native American/Other), Crosby (0% Native American/Other), Barrett (0% Native American/Other), and Cloverleaf (0.1% Native American/Other).
Atascocita's Multiracial Population
3,895 residents of Atascocita, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atascocita is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Atascocita ranks 690th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atascocita's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Atascocita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.
Atascocita is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheldon (0% Multiracial), Barrett (3% Multiracial), and Cloverleaf (1.9% Multiracial). Atascocita is less Multiracial than neighboring Crosby (9.8% 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.