East Bernard, TX Demographics

A map of East Bernard's Population by Race

East Bernard, Texas has an estimated population of 3,053, a dramatic increase from the 2,218 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.5% White, 42.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Bernard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Bernard 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 East Bernard, that probability was 43.8% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Bernard is ranked the 573rd 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). East Bernard was ranked the 673rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Bernard's White Population

1,725 residents of East Bernard, or 56.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Bernard is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. East Bernard ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernard's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of East Bernard's population has decreased from 70.6% to 56.5%.

East Bernard is more White than neighboring Kendleton (0% White), Wallis (39.8% White), Hungerford (37.4% White), Orchard (20.4% White), and Beasley (11.5% White).

East Bernard's Black Population

0 residents of East Bernard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Bernard is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. East Bernard ranks 843rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Bernard's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

East Bernard is less Black than neighboring Kendleton (56.9% Black), Wallis (21.6% Black), Hungerford (11.7% Black), Orchard (1.8% Black), and Beasley (1.2% Black).

East Bernard's Asian Population

0 residents of East Bernard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Bernard is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. East Bernard ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Bernard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Bernard is less Asian than neighboring Wallis (0.1% Asian).

East Bernard's Hispanic Population

1,301 residents of East Bernard, or 42.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Bernard is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Bernard ranks 1021st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Bernard's population has increased from 25.2% to 42.6%.

East Bernard is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallis (26.3% Hispanic), and Hungerford (0% Hispanic). East Bernard is less Hispanic than neighboring Kendleton (43.1% Hispanic), Orchard (77.8% Hispanic), and Beasley (83.3% Hispanic).

East Bernard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Bernard, 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 East Bernard is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Bernard ranks 1318th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

East Bernard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallis (3.2% Native American/Other), and Beasley (4% Native American/Other).

East Bernard's Multiracial Population

27 residents of East Bernard, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Bernard is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Bernard ranks 1238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bernard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Bernard's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.

East Bernard is more Multiracial than neighboring Kendleton (0% Multiracial), Orchard (0% Multiracial), and Beasley (0% Multiracial). East Bernard is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallis (9% Multiracial), and Hungerford (50.9% 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.