Celeste, TX Demographics

A map of Celeste's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	646	620	63.4%	76.6%
Hispanic	216	95	21.2%	11.7%
Multiracial	134	56	13.2%	6.9%
Black	20	34	2.0%	4.2%
Native American/Other	3	4	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Celeste, Texas has an estimated population of 1,019, a large increase from the 809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 13.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Celeste, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Celeste has become considerably 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 Celeste, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Celeste is ranked the 1012th 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). Celeste was ranked the 1071st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Celeste's White Population

646 residents of Celeste, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Celeste is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Celeste ranks 388th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Celeste's population has decreased from 76.6% to 63.4%.

Celeste is more White than neighboring Greenville (54.9% White). Celeste is less White than neighboring Leonard (80.1% White), Wolfe City (71.5% White), Bailey (80.3% White), and Trenton (88.2% White).

Celeste's Black Population

20 residents of Celeste, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Celeste is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Celeste ranks 568th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Black residents' share of Celeste's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.0%.

Celeste is more Black than neighboring Bailey (1.5% Black). Celeste is less Black than neighboring Leonard (2.3% Black), Wolfe City (11.1% Black), Greenville (13.4% Black), and Trenton (2.5% Black).

Celeste's Asian Population

0 residents of Celeste, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Celeste is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Celeste ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Celeste's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Celeste is less Asian than neighboring Leonard (0.8% Asian), Bailey (3% Asian), and Greenville (2.8% Asian).

Celeste's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Celeste, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Celeste is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Celeste ranks 1478th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 127.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Celeste's population has increased from 11.7% to 21.2%.

Celeste is more Hispanic than neighboring Leonard (12.5% Hispanic), Wolfe City (12.9% Hispanic), Bailey (11.1% Hispanic), and Trenton (6.3% Hispanic). Celeste is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (25% Hispanic).

Celeste's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Celeste, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Celeste is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Celeste ranks 1118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Celeste's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Celeste is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leonard (1.6% Native American/Other), Wolfe City (0.5% Native American/Other), Bailey (1% Native American/Other), and Trenton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Celeste's Multiracial Population

134 residents of Celeste, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Celeste is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Celeste ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celeste's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 139.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Celeste's population has increased from 6.9% to 13.2%.

Celeste is more Multiracial than neighboring Leonard (2.7% Multiracial), Wolfe City (4% Multiracial), Bailey (3% Multiracial), Greenville (3.5% Multiracial), and Trenton (2.5% 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.