East Tawakoni, TX Demographics
A map of East Tawakoni's Population by Race
East Tawakoni, Texas has an estimated population of 869, an increase from the 824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Tawakoni, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
East Tawakoni has become 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 Tawakoni, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
East Tawakoni is ranked the 1073rd 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 Tawakoni was ranked the 1065th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
East Tawakoni's White Population
723 residents of East Tawakoni, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Tawakoni is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. East Tawakoni ranks 146th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has decreased from 85.0% to 83.2%.
East Tawakoni is more White than neighboring West Tawakoni (60.9% White), Lone Oak (78.6% White), and Hawk Cove (48.6% White). East Tawakoni is less White than neighboring Point (86% White), and Emory (87.7% White).
East Tawakoni's Black Population
24 residents of East Tawakoni, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Tawakoni is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. East Tawakoni ranks 1049th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's Black population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Black residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.8%.
East Tawakoni is more Black than neighboring Point (1.8% Black), West Tawakoni (1.8% Black), and Hawk Cove (1.9% Black). East Tawakoni is less Black than neighboring Lone Oak (6.4% Black), and Emory (8.4% Black).
East Tawakoni's Asian Population
20 residents of East Tawakoni, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Tawakoni is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. East Tawakoni ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.
East Tawakoni is more Asian than neighboring Point (0% Asian), Hawk Cove (0% Asian), and Emory (0.2% Asian). East Tawakoni is less Asian than neighboring West Tawakoni (2.5% Asian), and Lone Oak (3.5% Asian).
East Tawakoni's Hispanic Population
77 residents of East Tawakoni, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Tawakoni is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Tawakoni ranks 1747th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has increased from 6.1% to 8.9%.
East Tawakoni is more Hispanic than neighboring Point (7.1% Hispanic), Lone Oak (2.9% Hispanic), and Emory (2.2% Hispanic). East Tawakoni is less Hispanic than neighboring West Tawakoni (28.4% Hispanic), and Hawk Cove (44.6% Hispanic).
East Tawakoni's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of East Tawakoni, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Tawakoni is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Tawakoni ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.3%.
East Tawakoni is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Tawakoni (0.1% Native American/Other), and Emory (0% Native American/Other). East Tawakoni is less Native American/Other than neighboring Point (0.8% Native American/Other), Lone Oak (1.8% Native American/Other), and Hawk Cove (0.8% Native American/Other).
East Tawakoni's Multiracial Population
22 residents of East Tawakoni, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Tawakoni is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Tawakoni ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Tawakoni's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Tawakoni's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.5%.
East Tawakoni is more Multiracial than neighboring Emory (1.6% Multiracial). East Tawakoni is less Multiracial than neighboring Point (4.4% Multiracial), West Tawakoni (6.3% Multiracial), Lone Oak (6.8% Multiracial), and Hawk Cove (4.2% 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.