Bay City, TX Demographics

A map of Bay City's Population by Race

Bay City, Texas has an estimated population of 17,730, a slight decrease from the 18,061 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% Hispanic, 26.1% White, 13.7% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bay City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bay City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Bay City, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bay City is ranked the 181st 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). Bay City was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bay City's White Population

4,622 residents of Bay City, or 26.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bay City is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bay City ranks 1278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's White population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of Bay City's population has decreased from 32.2% to 26.1%.

Bay City is more White than neighboring Midfield (0% White). Bay City is less White than neighboring Van Vleck (45.7% White), Markham (70.1% White), Wadsworth (68.3% White), and Sweeny (70.1% White).

Bay City's Black Population

2,428 residents of Bay City, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bay City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bay City ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Black residents' share of Bay City's population has decreased from 15.6% to 13.7%.

Bay City is more Black than neighboring Markham (0% Black), Wadsworth (0% Black), Midfield (0% Black), and Sweeny (7% Black). Bay City is less Black than neighboring Van Vleck (16.7% Black).

Bay City's Asian Population

237 residents of Bay City, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bay City is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bay City ranks 494th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Asian residents' share of Bay City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Bay City is more Asian than neighboring Markham (0% Asian), Wadsworth (0% Asian), Midfield (0% Asian), and Sweeny (0.2% Asian).

Bay City's Hispanic Population

10,096 residents of Bay City, or 56.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bay City is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bay City ranks 626th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bay City's population has increased from 48.7% to 56.9%.

Bay City is more Hispanic than neighboring Van Vleck (34.4% Hispanic), Markham (29.9% Hispanic), Wadsworth (0% Hispanic), Midfield (0% Hispanic), and Sweeny (19.1% Hispanic).

Bay City's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Bay City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bay City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bay City ranks 1010th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bay City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Bay City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Van Vleck (0% Native American/Other), Markham (0% Native American/Other), Wadsworth (0% Native American/Other), Midfield (0% Native American/Other), and Sweeny (0% Native American/Other).

Bay City's Multiracial Population

322 residents of Bay City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bay City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bay City ranks 1226th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bay City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Bay City is more Multiracial than neighboring Markham (0% Multiracial), and Midfield (0% Multiracial). Bay City is less Multiracial than neighboring Van Vleck (1.9% Multiracial), Wadsworth (31.7% Multiracial), and Sweeny (3.6% 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.