Falls County Demographics

A map of Falls County's Population by Race

Falls County, Texas has an estimated population of 17,291, a slight increase from the 16,968 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.6% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 18.4% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falls County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Falls has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Falls County, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falls County is ranked the 134th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Falls County was ranked the 134th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Falls County's White Population

8,568 residents of Falls County, or 49.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falls County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Falls County ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Falls County's population has decreased from 51.3% to 49.6%.

Falls County is more White than neighboring Bell County (42.4% White). Falls County is less White than neighboring McLennan County (54.1% White), Limestone County (54.7% White), Milam County (61.6% White), and Robertson County (54.8% White).

Falls County's Black Population

3,174 residents of Falls County, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falls County is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Falls County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Black residents' share of Falls County's population has decreased from 21.9% to 18.4%.

Falls County is more Black than neighboring McLennan County (13.5% Black), Limestone County (16.9% Black), Milam County (8.1% Black), and Robertson County (17.2% Black). Falls County is less Black than neighboring Bell County (21.5% Black).

Falls County's Asian Population

291 residents of Falls County, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falls County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Falls County ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 470.6%. Asian residents' share of Falls County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Falls County is more Asian than neighboring Limestone County (1% Asian), Milam County (0.5% Asian), and Robertson County (0.6% Asian). Falls County is less Asian than neighboring Bell County (2.9% Asian).

Falls County's Hispanic Population

4,324 residents of Falls County, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falls County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Falls County ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Falls County's population has increased from 23.4% to 25.0%.

Falls County is more Hispanic than neighboring Limestone County (23.5% Hispanic), and Robertson County (22.2% Hispanic). Falls County is less Hispanic than neighboring McLennan County (27% Hispanic), Milam County (26% Hispanic), and Bell County (26.3% Hispanic).

Falls County's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Falls County, 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 Falls County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Falls County ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falls County's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Falls County is less Native American/Other than neighboring McLennan County (0.5% Native American/Other), Limestone County (0.2% Native American/Other), Milam County (0.1% Native American/Other), Robertson County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bell County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Falls County's Multiracial Population

927 residents of Falls County, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falls County is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Falls County ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Falls County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 114.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Falls County's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.4%.

Falls County is more Multiracial than neighboring McLennan County (3.3% Multiracial), Limestone County (3.7% Multiracial), Milam County (3.7% Multiracial), and Robertson County (5.1% Multiracial). Falls County is less Multiracial than neighboring Bell County (5.8% 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.