East Mountain, TX Demographics

A map of East Mountain's Population by Race

East Mountain, Texas has an estimated population of 958, an increase from the 899 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Mountain 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 Mountain, that probability was 34.4% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Mountain is ranked the 1038th 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 Mountain was ranked the 1029th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Mountain's White Population

703 residents of East Mountain, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Mountain is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. East Mountain ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Mountain's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of East Mountain's population has decreased from 80.0% to 73.4%.

East Mountain is more White than neighboring White Oak (68.4% White), Clarksville City (73.2% White), and Gladewater (69.5% White). East Mountain is less White than neighboring Union Grove (86.5% White), and Warren City (75.8% White).

East Mountain's Black Population

53 residents of East Mountain, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Mountain is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. East Mountain ranks 842nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Mountain's Black population has grown by an estimated 253.3%. Black residents' share of East Mountain's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.5%.

East Mountain is more Black than neighboring Union Grove (3.3% Black), White Oak (3.5% Black), and Clarksville City (3.1% Black). East Mountain is less Black than neighboring Warren City (19.9% Black), and Gladewater (16% Black).

East Mountain's Asian Population

0 residents of East Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Mountain is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. East Mountain ranks 968th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

East Mountain is less Asian than neighboring Union Grove (1.6% Asian).

East Mountain's Hispanic Population

179 residents of East Mountain, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Mountain is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Mountain ranks 1475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Mountain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Mountain's population has increased from 11.8% to 18.7%.

East Mountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Grove (7.8% Hispanic), White Oak (16.2% Hispanic), Warren City (0.3% Hispanic), Clarksville City (15.7% Hispanic), and Gladewater (8.1% Hispanic).

East Mountain's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Mountain, 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 Mountain is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Mountain ranks 107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Mountain's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Mountain's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

East Mountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Oak (0.9% Native American/Other), Clarksville City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Gladewater (0.4% Native American/Other).

East Mountain's Multiracial Population

23 residents of East Mountain, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Mountain is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Mountain ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Mountain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Mountain's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.4%.

East Mountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Grove (0.7% Multiracial). East Mountain is less Multiracial than neighboring White Oak (11% Multiracial), Warren City (3.9% Multiracial), Clarksville City (7.9% Multiracial), and Gladewater (5.9% 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.