Channelview, TX Demographics

A map of Channelview's Population by Race

Channelview, Texas has an estimated population of 43,605, a decrease from the 45,688 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.6% Hispanic, 13.1% Black, 12.0% White, 2.6% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Channelview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Channelview 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 Channelview, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Channelview is ranked the 85th 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). Channelview was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Channelview's White Population

5,241 residents of Channelview, or 12.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Channelview is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Channelview ranks 1470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's White population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Channelview's population has decreased from 13.4% to 12.0%.

Channelview is more White than neighboring Cloverleaf (7.3% White), and Barrett (7.2% White). Channelview is less White than neighboring Highlands (48.8% White), Sheldon (22.9% White), and Deer Park (54.2% White).

Channelview's Black Population

5,729 residents of Channelview, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Channelview is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Channelview ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Channelview's population has increased from 12.1% to 13.1%.

Channelview is more Black than neighboring Cloverleaf (8.2% Black), Highlands (7.9% Black), Sheldon (5.8% Black), and Deer Park (3.8% Black). Channelview is less Black than neighboring Barrett (45.4% Black).

Channelview's Asian Population

1,131 residents of Channelview, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Channelview is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Channelview ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.7%. Asian residents' share of Channelview's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

Channelview is more Asian than neighboring Cloverleaf (0.3% Asian), Highlands (0% Asian), Sheldon (0% Asian), Barrett (0% Asian), and Deer Park (0.4% Asian).

Channelview's Hispanic Population

30,788 residents of Channelview, or 70.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Channelview is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Channelview ranks 437th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Channelview's population has decreased from 71.4% to 70.6%.

Channelview is more Hispanic than neighboring Highlands (40.5% Hispanic), Barrett (44.4% Hispanic), and Deer Park (38.5% Hispanic). Channelview is less Hispanic than neighboring Cloverleaf (82.2% Hispanic), and Sheldon (71.4% Hispanic).

Channelview's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Channelview, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Channelview is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Channelview ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Channelview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Channelview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cloverleaf (0.1% Native American/Other), Highlands (0% Native American/Other), Sheldon (0% Native American/Other), and Barrett (0% Native American/Other).

Channelview's Multiracial Population

629 residents of Channelview, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Channelview is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Channelview ranks 1433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Channelview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Channelview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Channelview is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheldon (0% Multiracial). Channelview is less Multiracial than neighboring Cloverleaf (1.9% Multiracial), Highlands (2.8% Multiracial), Barrett (3% Multiracial), and Deer Park (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.