Central Gardens, TX Demographics

A map of Central Gardens's Population by Race

Central Gardens, Texas has an estimated population of 3,976, a decrease from the 4,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 2.3% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Gardens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Gardens has become considerably 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 Central Gardens, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Gardens is ranked the 493rd 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). Central Gardens was ranked the 447th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Gardens's White Population

3,179 residents of Central Gardens, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Gardens is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Central Gardens ranks 420th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Central Gardens's population has increased from 75.4% to 80.0%.

Central Gardens is more White than neighboring Nederland (77.2% White), Port Neches (79.2% White), Groves (55.4% White), and Rose City (78.5% White). Central Gardens is less White than neighboring Beauxart Gardens (86.8% White).

Central Gardens's Black Population

145 residents of Central Gardens, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Gardens is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Central Gardens ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Central Gardens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Central Gardens is more Black than neighboring Beauxart Gardens (0% Black), Port Neches (1% Black), and Rose City (0% Black). Central Gardens is less Black than neighboring Groves (5.6% Black).

Central Gardens's Asian Population

92 residents of Central Gardens, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Gardens is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Central Gardens ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Asian residents' share of Central Gardens's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Central Gardens is more Asian than neighboring Beauxart Gardens (0% Asian), and Rose City (0.3% Asian). Central Gardens is less Asian than neighboring Nederland (3% Asian), Port Neches (2.8% Asian), and Groves (7.3% Asian).

Central Gardens's Hispanic Population

358 residents of Central Gardens, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Gardens is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Central Gardens ranks 1330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Gardens's population has decreased from 15.2% to 9.0%.

Central Gardens is less Hispanic than neighboring Nederland (13.9% Hispanic), Beauxart Gardens (11.9% Hispanic), Port Neches (12.6% Hispanic), Groves (29.6% Hispanic), and Rose City (12.3% Hispanic).

Central Gardens's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Central Gardens, 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 Central Gardens is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Gardens ranks 1135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Gardens's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Central Gardens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nederland (0.2% Native American/Other), Beauxart Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Port Neches (0% Native American/Other), and Groves (0.2% Native American/Other). Central Gardens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rose City (2.3% Native American/Other).

Central Gardens's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Central Gardens, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Gardens is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Central Gardens ranks 1096th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Gardens's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Gardens's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.7%.

Central Gardens is more Multiracial than neighboring Nederland (2.1% Multiracial), Beauxart Gardens (1.3% Multiracial), and Groves (1.9% Multiracial). Central Gardens is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Neches (4.4% Multiracial), and Rose City (6.6% 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.