Dilley, TX Demographics

A map of Dilley's Population by Race

Dilley, Texas has an estimated population of 3,769, a large increase from the 3,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% Hispanic, 16.8% White, 5.7% Black, 2.4% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dilley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dilley has become considerably 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 Dilley, that probability was 32.1% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dilley is ranked the 505th 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). Dilley was ranked the 534th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dilley's White Population

632 residents of Dilley, or 16.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dilley is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Dilley ranks 1490th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's White population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. White residents' share of Dilley's population has increased from 11.7% to 16.8%.

Dilley is more White than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (14.1% White), Pearsall (5.5% White), and Big Wells (1.8% White). Dilley is less White than neighboring Cotulla (18% White), and North Pearsall (59.5% White).

Dilley's Black Population

215 residents of Dilley, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dilley is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Dilley ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Black residents' share of Dilley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Dilley is more Black than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Black), Pearsall (3.9% Black), Cotulla (0.4% Black), North Pearsall (0% Black), and Big Wells (0% Black).

Dilley's Asian Population

90 residents of Dilley, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dilley is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Dilley ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Dilley's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.4%.

Dilley is more Asian than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Asian), Pearsall (0.1% Asian), Cotulla (0% Asian), North Pearsall (0% Asian), and Big Wells (0% Asian).

Dilley's Hispanic Population

2,761 residents of Dilley, or 73.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dilley is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dilley ranks 376th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dilley's population has decreased from 81.4% to 73.3%.

Dilley is more Hispanic than neighboring North Pearsall (40.5% Hispanic). Dilley is less Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (85.9% Hispanic), Pearsall (89.1% Hispanic), Cotulla (76.8% Hispanic), and Big Wells (97.4% Hispanic).

Dilley's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Dilley, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dilley is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dilley ranks 908th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dilley's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Dilley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Native American/Other), Pearsall (0.3% Native American/Other), North Pearsall (0% Native American/Other), and Big Wells (0% Native American/Other). Dilley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cotulla (4.2% Native American/Other).

Dilley's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Dilley, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dilley is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dilley ranks 1565th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dilley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dilley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dilley is more Multiracial than neighboring Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Multiracial), Cotulla (0.5% Multiracial), North Pearsall (0% Multiracial), and Big Wells (0.7% Multiracial). Dilley is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearsall (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.