Commerce, TX Demographics

A map of Commerce's Population by Race

Commerce, Texas has an estimated population of 9,383, an increase from the 9,090 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.0% White, 21.6% Hispanic, 20.6% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Commerce, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Commerce has become less 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 Commerce, that probability was 66.0% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Commerce is ranked the 282nd 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). Commerce was ranked the 279th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Commerce's White Population

4,790 residents of Commerce, or 51.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Commerce is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Commerce ranks 1016th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Commerce's population has increased from 49.7% to 51.0%.

Commerce is more White than neighboring Neylandville (8.2% White). Commerce is less White than neighboring Campbell (76.4% White), Cumby (93.3% White), Ladonia (59.4% White), and Pecan Gap (96.9% White).

Commerce's Black Population

1,930 residents of Commerce, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Commerce is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Commerce ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Black residents' share of Commerce's population has decreased from 27.3% to 20.6%.

Commerce is more Black than neighboring Campbell (2.7% Black), Cumby (0.3% Black), and Pecan Gap (0% Black). Commerce is less Black than neighboring Neylandville (49.3% Black), and Ladonia (30.9% Black).

Commerce's Asian Population

217 residents of Commerce, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Commerce is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Commerce ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Asian residents' share of Commerce's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Commerce is more Asian than neighboring Campbell (0.7% Asian), Neylandville (0% Asian), Cumby (0% Asian), Ladonia (0% Asian), and Pecan Gap (0% Asian).

Commerce's Hispanic Population

2,027 residents of Commerce, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Commerce is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Commerce ranks 1513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Commerce's population has increased from 10.8% to 21.6%.

Commerce is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbell (8.8% Hispanic), Cumby (2.6% Hispanic), Ladonia (5.2% Hispanic), and Pecan Gap (1.9% Hispanic). Commerce is less Hispanic than neighboring Neylandville (38.4% Hispanic).

Commerce's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Commerce, 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 Commerce is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Commerce ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Commerce's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

Commerce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell (0.8% Native American/Other), Neylandville (0% Native American/Other), Ladonia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pecan Gap (0% Native American/Other). Commerce is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cumby (2.5% Native American/Other).

Commerce's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Commerce, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Commerce is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Commerce ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commerce's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Commerce's population has decreased from 7.2% to 3.1%.

Commerce is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumby (1.3% Multiracial), and Pecan Gap (1.2% Multiracial). Commerce is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbell (10.6% Multiracial), Neylandville (4.1% Multiracial), and Ladonia (4.1% 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.