Converse, TX Demographics

A map of Converse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,363	11,786	38.4%	42.9%
White	7,845	7,563	26.5%	27.5%
Black	7,381	5,655	24.9%	20.6%
Multiracial	1,802	1,402	6.1%	5.1%
Asian	1,006	728	3.4%	2.7%
Native American/Other	210	332	0.7%	1.2%

Converse, Texas has an estimated population of 29,607, an increase from the 27,466 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.4% Hispanic, 26.5% White, 24.9% Black, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Converse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Converse has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Converse, that probability was 69.4% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Converse is ranked the 121st 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). Converse was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Converse's White Population

7,845 residents of Converse, or 26.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Converse is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Converse ranks 1341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Converse's population has decreased from 27.5% to 26.5%.

Converse is less White than neighboring Randolph AFB (61.6% White), Universal City (41.4% White), Live Oak (33.4% White), Windcrest (41.9% White), and Selma (35.7% White).

Converse's Black Population

7,381 residents of Converse, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Converse is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Converse ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Black residents' share of Converse's population has increased from 20.6% to 24.9%.

Converse is more Black than neighboring Randolph AFB (10.5% Black), Universal City (7.5% Black), Live Oak (17.4% Black), Windcrest (8.7% Black), and Selma (22.3% Black).

Converse's Asian Population

1,006 residents of Converse, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Converse is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Converse ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of Converse's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Converse is more Asian than neighboring Selma (2.2% Asian). Converse is less Asian than neighboring Randolph AFB (4.4% Asian), Universal City (4.2% Asian), Live Oak (5.7% Asian), and Windcrest (7.1% Asian).

Converse's Hispanic Population

11,363 residents of Converse, or 38.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Converse is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Converse ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Converse's population has decreased from 42.9% to 38.4%.

Converse is more Hispanic than neighboring Randolph AFB (12.7% Hispanic), Windcrest (38.1% Hispanic), and Selma (35.6% Hispanic). Converse is less Hispanic than neighboring Universal City (43.2% Hispanic), and Live Oak (40.8% Hispanic).

Converse's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Converse, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Converse is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Converse ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Converse's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Converse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak (0.1% Native American/Other), Windcrest (0.3% Native American/Other), and Selma (0.3% Native American/Other). Converse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph AFB (0.9% Native American/Other), and Universal City (1.1% Native American/Other).

Converse's Multiracial Population

1,802 residents of Converse, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Converse is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Converse ranks 250th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Converse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Converse's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.1%.

Converse is more Multiracial than neighboring Universal City (2.6% Multiracial), Live Oak (2.7% Multiracial), Windcrest (3.9% Multiracial), and Selma (3.9% Multiracial). Converse is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph AFB (9.9% 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.