Clarendon, TX Demographics

A map of Clarendon's Population by Race

Clarendon, Texas has an estimated population of 1,859, a less than 1% change from the 1,877 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 3.1% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clarendon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clarendon has become slightly 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 Clarendon, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clarendon is ranked the 766th 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). Clarendon was ranked the 738th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clarendon's White Population

1,345 residents of Clarendon, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clarendon is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Clarendon ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Clarendon's population has decreased from 73.6% to 72.4%.

Clarendon is more White than neighboring Lelia Lake (16.7% White), and Lakeview (32.3% White). Clarendon is less White than neighboring Howardwick (73.1% White), Hedley (95.9% White), and Alanreed (100% White).

Clarendon's Black Population

168 residents of Clarendon, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clarendon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Clarendon ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Black residents' share of Clarendon's population has increased from 8.5% to 9.0%.

Clarendon is more Black than neighboring Howardwick (0% Black), Lelia Lake (0% Black), Hedley (0% Black), Alanreed (0% Black), and Lakeview (0% Black).

Clarendon's Asian Population

58 residents of Clarendon, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clarendon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Clarendon ranks 870th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 625.0%. Asian residents' share of Clarendon's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.1%.

Clarendon is more Asian than neighboring Howardwick (0% Asian), Lelia Lake (0% Asian), Hedley (0% Asian), Alanreed (0% Asian), and Lakeview (0% Asian).

Clarendon's Hispanic Population

280 residents of Clarendon, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clarendon is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Clarendon ranks 1471st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Clarendon's population has increased from 11.9% to 15.1%.

Clarendon is more Hispanic than neighboring Hedley (2.5% Hispanic), and Alanreed (0% Hispanic). Clarendon is less Hispanic than neighboring Howardwick (21.1% Hispanic), Lelia Lake (83.3% Hispanic), and Lakeview (67.7% Hispanic).

Clarendon's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Clarendon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clarendon is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Clarendon ranks 425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clarendon's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Clarendon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lelia Lake (0% Native American/Other), Hedley (0% Native American/Other), Alanreed (0% Native American/Other), and Lakeview (0% Native American/Other). Clarendon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Howardwick (4.9% Native American/Other).

Clarendon's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Clarendon, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clarendon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Clarendon ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarendon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 93.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Clarendon's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.3%.

Clarendon is more Multiracial than neighboring Lelia Lake (0% Multiracial), Alanreed (0% Multiracial), and Lakeview (0% Multiracial). Clarendon is less Multiracial than neighboring Howardwick (1% Multiracial), and Hedley (1.6% 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.