Escobares, TX Demographics

A map of Escobares's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,566	2,562	99.7%	99.0%
White	7	24	0.3%	0.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Escobares, Texas has an estimated population of 2,573, a less than 1% change from the 2,588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.7% Hispanic, 0.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Escobares, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Escobares has become less 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 Escobares, that probability was 2.0% in 2020 and 0.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Escobares is ranked the 639th 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). Escobares was ranked the 614th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Escobares's White Population

7 residents of Escobares, or 0.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Escobares is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Escobares ranks 1769th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escobares's White population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. White residents' share of Escobares's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Escobares is more White than neighboring Pena (0% White), San Juan (0% White), Moraida (0% White), Garceno (0% White), and J.F. Villareal (0% White).

Escobares's Black Population

0 residents of Escobares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Escobares is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Escobares ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Escobares's Asian Population

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

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

Escobares's Hispanic Population

2,566 residents of Escobares, or 99.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Escobares is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Escobares ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escobares's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Escobares's population has increased from 99.0% to 99.7%.

Escobares is more Hispanic than neighboring Pena (0% Hispanic), and Moraida (0% Hispanic). Escobares is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan (100% Hispanic), Garceno (100% Hispanic), and J.F. Villareal (100% Hispanic).

Escobares's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Escobares, 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 Escobares is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Escobares ranks 1530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Escobares's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Escobares's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Escobares's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Escobares, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Escobares is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Escobares ranks 1691st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

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.