Del Rio, TX Demographics

A map of Del Rio's Population by Race

Del Rio, Texas has an estimated population of 34,668, a less than 1% change from the 34,673 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% Hispanic, 11.6% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del Rio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del Rio has become less 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 Del Rio, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del Rio is ranked the 107th 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). Del Rio was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del Rio's White Population

4,034 residents of Del Rio, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del Rio is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Del Rio ranks 1473rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Del Rio's population has decreased from 13.1% to 11.6%.

Del Rio is more White than neighboring Val Verde Park (3.9% White), and Cienegas Terrace (4.7% White). Del Rio is less White than neighboring Laughlin AFB (63.8% White), Lake View (25.8% White), and Amistad (100% White).

Del Rio's Black Population

304 residents of Del Rio, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del Rio is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Del Rio ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Black residents' share of Del Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Del Rio is more Black than neighboring Val Verde Park (0% Black), Cienegas Terrace (0% Black), Lake View (0% Black), and Amistad (0% Black). Del Rio is less Black than neighboring Laughlin AFB (11.4% Black).

Del Rio's Asian Population

177 residents of Del Rio, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del Rio is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Del Rio ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Asian residents' share of Del Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Del Rio is more Asian than neighboring Val Verde Park (0.4% Asian), Lake View (0% Asian), and Amistad (0% Asian). Del Rio is less Asian than neighboring Cienegas Terrace (0.6% Asian), and Laughlin AFB (3.3% Asian).

Del Rio's Hispanic Population

29,575 residents of Del Rio, or 85.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del Rio is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Del Rio ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Del Rio's population has increased from 83.9% to 85.3%.

Del Rio is more Hispanic than neighboring Laughlin AFB (13% Hispanic), Lake View (74.2% Hispanic), and Amistad (0% Hispanic). Del Rio is less Hispanic than neighboring Val Verde Park (95.7% Hispanic), and Cienegas Terrace (93.1% Hispanic).

Del Rio's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Del Rio, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del Rio is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Del Rio ranks 1288th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Del Rio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Val Verde Park (0% Native American/Other), Cienegas Terrace (0% Native American/Other), Laughlin AFB (0% Native American/Other), Lake View (0% Native American/Other), and Amistad (0% Native American/Other).

Del Rio's Multiracial Population

445 residents of Del Rio, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del Rio is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Del Rio ranks 1477th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del Rio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Del Rio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Del Rio is more Multiracial than neighboring Val Verde Park (0.1% Multiracial), Lake View (0% Multiracial), and Amistad (0% Multiracial). Del Rio is less Multiracial than neighboring Cienegas Terrace (1.6% Multiracial), and Laughlin AFB (8.5% 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.