Camp Swift, TX Demographics

A map of Camp Swift's Population by Race

Camp Swift, Texas has an estimated population of 8,239, an increase from the 7,943 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% Hispanic, 32.0% White, 6.1% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camp Swift, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camp Swift has become more 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 Camp Swift, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camp Swift is ranked the 314th 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). Camp Swift was ranked the 306th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camp Swift's White Population

2,640 residents of Camp Swift, or 32.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camp Swift is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Camp Swift ranks 1291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Camp Swift's population has increased from 31.2% to 32.0%.

Camp Swift is less White than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (58.6% White), Bastrop (58.2% White), McDade (37.7% White), Paige (100% White), and Elgin (33% White).

Camp Swift's Black Population

504 residents of Camp Swift, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camp Swift is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Camp Swift ranks 486th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Camp Swift's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Camp Swift is more Black than neighboring Bastrop (6% Black), McDade (0% Black), and Paige (0% Black). Camp Swift is less Black than neighboring Elgin (16.5% Black).

Camp Swift's Asian Population

23 residents of Camp Swift, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camp Swift is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Camp Swift ranks 1036th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Camp Swift's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Camp Swift is more Asian than neighboring McDade (0% Asian), and Paige (0% Asian). Camp Swift is less Asian than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (0.9% Asian), and Bastrop (2.9% Asian).

Camp Swift's Hispanic Population

4,784 residents of Camp Swift, or 58.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camp Swift is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Camp Swift ranks 519th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Camp Swift's population has decreased from 60.2% to 58.1%.

Camp Swift is more Hispanic than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (31.1% Hispanic), Bastrop (29.7% Hispanic), Paige (0% Hispanic), and Elgin (46.9% Hispanic). Camp Swift is less Hispanic than neighboring McDade (60.5% Hispanic).

Camp Swift's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Camp Swift, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camp Swift is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Camp Swift ranks 601st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camp Swift's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Camp Swift is more Native American/Other than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (0.4% Native American/Other), Bastrop (0.1% Native American/Other), McDade (0% Native American/Other), Paige (0% Native American/Other), and Elgin (1.1% Native American/Other).

Camp Swift's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Camp Swift, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camp Swift is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Camp Swift ranks 1289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camp Swift's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Camp Swift's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Camp Swift is more Multiracial than neighboring McDade (1.9% Multiracial), and Paige (0% Multiracial). Camp Swift is less Multiracial than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (2.9% Multiracial), Bastrop (3.1% Multiracial), and Elgin (2.2% 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.