Bacliff, TX Demographics

A map of Bacliff's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,519	3,962	47.4%	40.9%
White	3,598	4,606	37.7%	47.6%
Black	812	486	8.5%	5.0%
Multiracial	334	344	3.5%	3.6%
Asian	216	223	2.3%	2.3%
Native American/Other	62	56	0.6%	0.6%

Bacliff, Texas has an estimated population of 9,541, a slight decrease from the 9,677 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% Hispanic, 37.7% White, 8.5% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bacliff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bacliff has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Bacliff, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bacliff is ranked the 279th 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). Bacliff was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bacliff's White Population

3,598 residents of Bacliff, or 37.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bacliff is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bacliff ranks 1061st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Bacliff's population has decreased from 47.6% to 37.7%.

Bacliff is less White than neighboring Kemah (46.6% White), San Leon (51.3% White), Clear Lake Shores (87.5% White), Seabrook (65.2% White), and El Lago (70.1% White).

Bacliff's Black Population

812 residents of Bacliff, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bacliff is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bacliff ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's Black population has grown by an estimated 67.1%. Black residents' share of Bacliff's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.5%.

Bacliff is more Black than neighboring Kemah (4% Black), San Leon (0% Black), Clear Lake Shores (2.5% Black), Seabrook (5.3% Black), and El Lago (7.3% Black).

Bacliff's Asian Population

216 residents of Bacliff, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bacliff is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bacliff ranks 234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Bacliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Bacliff is more Asian than neighboring Clear Lake Shores (0.7% Asian). Bacliff is less Asian than neighboring Kemah (3.2% Asian), San Leon (2.4% Asian), Seabrook (5.8% Asian), and El Lago (9.7% Asian).

Bacliff's Hispanic Population

4,519 residents of Bacliff, or 47.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bacliff is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bacliff ranks 729th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bacliff's population has increased from 40.9% to 47.4%.

Bacliff is more Hispanic than neighboring Kemah (40.1% Hispanic), San Leon (43.9% Hispanic), Clear Lake Shores (5.1% Hispanic), Seabrook (20.6% Hispanic), and El Lago (11% Hispanic).

Bacliff's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Bacliff, 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 Bacliff is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bacliff ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bacliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bacliff is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Leon (0.4% Native American/Other), Clear Lake Shores (0.1% Native American/Other), and El Lago (0.4% Native American/Other). Bacliff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kemah (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bacliff's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Bacliff, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bacliff is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bacliff ranks 709th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bacliff's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bacliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Bacliff is more Multiracial than neighboring San Leon (1.9% Multiracial), Seabrook (2.5% Multiracial), and El Lago (1.4% Multiracial). Bacliff is less Multiracial than neighboring Kemah (4.6% Multiracial), and Clear Lake Shores (4.1% 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.