Celina, TX Demographics

A map of Celina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,201	11,034	53.1%	65.9%
Asian	5,711	571	16.7%	3.4%
Hispanic	4,858	2,922	14.2%	17.5%
Black	3,134	1,228	9.1%	7.3%
Multiracial	1,641	832	4.8%	5.0%
Native American/Other	723	152	2.1%	0.9%

Celina, Texas has an estimated population of 34,268, a dramatic increase from the 16,739 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 16.7% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 9.1% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Celina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Celina has become considerably 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 Celina, that probability was 52.6% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Celina is ranked the 109th 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). Celina was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Celina's White Population

18,201 residents of Celina, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Celina is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Celina ranks 666th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's White population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. White residents' share of Celina's population has decreased from 65.9% to 53.1%.

Celina is more White than neighboring Frisco (45.8% White). Celina is less White than neighboring Prosper (59.3% White), Weston (83.5% White), Savannah (55.5% White), and Gunter (61.3% White).

Celina's Black Population

3,134 residents of Celina, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Celina is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Celina ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's Black population has grown by an estimated 155.2%. Black residents' share of Celina's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.1%.

Celina is more Black than neighboring Prosper (7.2% Black), Weston (1.4% Black), Gunter (3.1% Black), and Frisco (9% Black). Celina is less Black than neighboring Savannah (25.9% Black).

Celina's Asian Population

5,711 residents of Celina, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Celina is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Celina ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.2%. Asian residents' share of Celina's population has increased from 3.4% to 16.7%.

Celina is more Asian than neighboring Prosper (14.9% Asian), Weston (0% Asian), Savannah (2.3% Asian), and Gunter (0.1% Asian). Celina is less Asian than neighboring Frisco (28.1% Asian).

Celina's Hispanic Population

4,858 residents of Celina, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Celina is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Celina ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Celina's population has decreased from 17.5% to 14.2%.

Celina is more Hispanic than neighboring Prosper (12.1% Hispanic), Weston (13.7% Hispanic), Savannah (13.3% Hispanic), and Frisco (12.7% Hispanic). Celina is less Hispanic than neighboring Gunter (31.6% Hispanic).

Celina's Native American/Other Population

723 residents of Celina, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Celina is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Celina ranks 517th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 375.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Celina's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Celina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prosper (1.5% Native American/Other), Weston (0% Native American/Other), Savannah (0% Native American/Other), Gunter (0.4% Native American/Other), and Frisco (0.7% Native American/Other).

Celina's Multiracial Population

1,641 residents of Celina, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Celina is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Celina ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Celina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 97.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Celina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Celina is more Multiracial than neighboring Weston (1.4% Multiracial), Savannah (3% Multiracial), Gunter (3.4% Multiracial), and Frisco (3.8% Multiracial). Celina is less Multiracial than neighboring Prosper (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.