Baytown, TX Demographics

A map of Baytown's Population by Race

Baytown, Texas has an estimated population of 85,205, a slight increase from the 83,701 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% Hispanic, 27.5% White, 15.0% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baytown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baytown has become less 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 Baytown, that probability was 64.4% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baytown is ranked the 50th 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). Baytown was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baytown's White Population

23,435 residents of Baytown, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baytown is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Baytown ranks 1322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Baytown's population has decreased from 28.8% to 27.5%.

Baytown is less White than neighboring Morgan's Point (63.1% White), Highlands (48.8% White), Beach City (94.1% White), La Porte (46.8% White), and Mont Belvieu (73% White).

Baytown's Black Population

12,797 residents of Baytown, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baytown is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Baytown ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Baytown's population has decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%.

Baytown is more Black than neighboring Morgan's Point (6.9% Black), Highlands (7.9% Black), Beach City (0% Black), La Porte (6.6% Black), and Mont Belvieu (3.2% Black).

Baytown's Asian Population

1,869 residents of Baytown, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baytown is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Baytown ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Asian residents' share of Baytown's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.2%.

Baytown is more Asian than neighboring Morgan's Point (0.9% Asian), Highlands (0% Asian), Beach City (0% Asian), and La Porte (1.7% Asian). Baytown is less Asian than neighboring Mont Belvieu (3.3% Asian).

Baytown's Hispanic Population

44,015 residents of Baytown, or 51.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baytown is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Baytown ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Baytown's population has increased from 49.5% to 51.7%.

Baytown is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan's Point (24.9% Hispanic), Highlands (40.5% Hispanic), Beach City (3.2% Hispanic), La Porte (42% Hispanic), and Mont Belvieu (17.3% Hispanic).

Baytown's Native American/Other Population

488 residents of Baytown, 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 Baytown is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Baytown ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baytown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Baytown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan's Point (0% Native American/Other), Highlands (0% Native American/Other), and Beach City (0% Native American/Other). Baytown is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Porte (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mont Belvieu (0.7% Native American/Other).

Baytown's Multiracial Population

2,601 residents of Baytown, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baytown is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Baytown ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baytown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Baytown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Baytown is more Multiracial than neighboring Highlands (2.8% Multiracial), Beach City (2.7% Multiracial), La Porte (2.1% Multiracial), and Mont Belvieu (2.4% Multiracial). Baytown is less Multiracial than neighboring Morgan's Point (4.3% 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.