Earth, TX Demographics

A map of Earth's Population by Race

Earth, Texas has an estimated population of 925, a slight increase from the 901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% Hispanic, 29.1% White, 5.4% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Earth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Earth 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 Earth, that probability was 42.6% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Earth is ranked the 1051st 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). Earth was ranked the 1028th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Earth's White Population

269 residents of Earth, or 29.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Earth is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Earth ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Earth's population has increased from 27.5% to 29.1%.

Earth is more White than neighboring Amherst (22% White), Olton (21.3% White), and Dimmitt (22.6% White). Earth is less White than neighboring Springlake (60.2% White), and Sudan (43.8% White).

Earth's Black Population

50 residents of Earth, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Earth is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Earth ranks 940th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's Black population has grown by an estimated 354.5%. Black residents' share of Earth's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.4%.

Earth is more Black than neighboring Sudan (0.7% Black), Amherst (0.7% Black), Olton (1.7% Black), and Dimmitt (1.2% Black). Earth is less Black than neighboring Springlake (8.2% Black).

Earth's Asian Population

0 residents of Earth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Earth is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Earth ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Earth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Earth is less Asian than neighboring Amherst (0.6% Asian), and Dimmitt (1.6% Asian).

Earth's Hispanic Population

594 residents of Earth, or 64.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Earth is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Earth ranks 445th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Earth's population has decreased from 70.6% to 64.2%.

Earth is more Hispanic than neighboring Springlake (28.6% Hispanic), and Sudan (54.5% Hispanic). Earth is less Hispanic than neighboring Amherst (76.2% Hispanic), Olton (76.7% Hispanic), and Dimmitt (72.2% Hispanic).

Earth's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Earth, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Earth is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Earth ranks 1417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Earth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Earth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springlake (0% Native American/Other), Sudan (0% Native American/Other), Amherst (0% Native American/Other), and Olton (0% Native American/Other). Earth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dimmitt (1.1% Native American/Other).

Earth's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Earth, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Earth is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Earth ranks 1573rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Earth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Earth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Earth is more Multiracial than neighboring Olton (0.4% Multiracial). Earth is less Multiracial than neighboring Springlake (3.1% Multiracial), Sudan (1% Multiracial), Amherst (0.7% Multiracial), and Dimmitt (1.2% 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.