Crosby, TX Demographics

A map of Crosby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,194	1,466	47.5%	42.9%
White	1,446	1,497	31.3%	43.8%
Multiracial	451	118	9.8%	3.5%
Black	442	299	9.6%	8.8%
Asian	84	24	1.8%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.4%

Crosby, Texas has an estimated population of 4,617, a dramatic increase from the 3,417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% Hispanic, 31.3% White, 9.8% Multiracial, 9.6% Black, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crosby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crosby has become more 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 Crosby, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crosby is ranked the 447th 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). Crosby was ranked the 525th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crosby's White Population

1,446 residents of Crosby, or 31.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crosby is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Crosby ranks 1128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Crosby's population has decreased from 43.8% to 31.3%.

Crosby is more White than neighboring Barrett (7.2% White), Sheldon (22.9% White), and Channelview (12% White). Crosby is less White than neighboring Highlands (48.8% White), and Atascocita (32.1% White).

Crosby's Black Population

442 residents of Crosby, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crosby is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Crosby ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Black residents' share of Crosby's population has increased from 8.8% to 9.6%.

Crosby is more Black than neighboring Sheldon (5.8% Black), and Highlands (7.9% Black). Crosby is less Black than neighboring Barrett (45.4% Black), Channelview (13.1% Black), and Atascocita (27.7% Black).

Crosby's Asian Population

84 residents of Crosby, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crosby is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Crosby ranks 629th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Crosby's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Crosby is more Asian than neighboring Barrett (0% Asian), Sheldon (0% Asian), and Highlands (0% Asian). Crosby is less Asian than neighboring Channelview (2.6% Asian), and Atascocita (3.7% Asian).

Crosby's Hispanic Population

2,194 residents of Crosby, or 47.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crosby is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Crosby ranks 694th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Crosby's population has increased from 42.9% to 47.5%.

Crosby is more Hispanic than neighboring Barrett (44.4% Hispanic), Highlands (40.5% Hispanic), and Atascocita (32% Hispanic). Crosby is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheldon (71.4% Hispanic), and Channelview (70.6% Hispanic).

Crosby's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Crosby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crosby is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Crosby ranks 1252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crosby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Crosby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Channelview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Atascocita (0.6% Native American/Other).

Crosby's Multiracial Population

451 residents of Crosby, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crosby is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Crosby ranks 748th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crosby's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 282.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Crosby's population has increased from 3.5% to 9.8%.

Crosby is more Multiracial than neighboring Barrett (3% Multiracial), Sheldon (0% Multiracial), Highlands (2.8% Multiracial), Channelview (1.4% Multiracial), and Atascocita (3.9% 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.