Ector, TX Demographics

A map of Ector's Population by Race

Ector, Texas has an estimated population of 820, a large increase from the 737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ector, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ector 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 Ector, that probability was 32.6% in 2020 and 39.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ector is ranked the 1096th 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). Ector was ranked the 1106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ector's White Population

629 residents of Ector, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ector is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Ector ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Ector's population has decreased from 81.4% to 76.7%.

Ector is more White than neighboring Bonham (60.1% White), Savoy (76.2% White), and Ravenna (62.5% White). Ector is less White than neighboring Whitewright (81.7% White), and Bells (86.3% White).

Ector's Black Population

17 residents of Ector, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ector is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Ector ranks 807th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Ector's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Ector is more Black than neighboring Savoy (1.5% Black), Ravenna (0% Black), and Bells (0.1% Black). Ector is less Black than neighboring Bonham (12.9% Black), and Whitewright (8.1% Black).

Ector's Asian Population

7 residents of Ector, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ector is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Ector ranks 641st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Ector's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Ector is more Asian than neighboring Bonham (0.7% Asian), Ravenna (0% Asian), and Whitewright (0% Asian). Ector is less Asian than neighboring Savoy (1.3% Asian), and Bells (1.8% Asian).

Ector's Hispanic Population

94 residents of Ector, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ector is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ector ranks 1597th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ector's population has increased from 9.2% to 11.5%.

Ector is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitewright (4.4% Hispanic), and Bells (10% Hispanic). Ector is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonham (21.9% Hispanic), Savoy (15.5% Hispanic), and Ravenna (22.8% Hispanic).

Ector's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Ector, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ector is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ector ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ector's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Ector is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonham (0.1% Native American/Other), Savoy (0.5% Native American/Other), Whitewright (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bells (0% Native American/Other). Ector is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ravenna (4.4% Native American/Other).

Ector's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Ector, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ector is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ector ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ector's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ector's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.4%.

Ector is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonham (4.3% Multiracial), Savoy (5% Multiracial), Whitewright (4.9% Multiracial), and Bells (1.8% Multiracial). Ector is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravenna (10.3% 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.