Fresno, TX Demographics

A map of Fresno's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	12,790	13,690	52.1%	55.9%
Hispanic	8,537	8,957	34.8%	36.6%
White	1,515	898	6.2%	3.7%
Multiracial	918	524	3.7%	2.1%
Asian	598	289	2.4%	1.2%
Native American/Other	202	128	0.8%	0.5%

Fresno, Texas has an estimated population of 24,560, a less than 1% change from the 24,486 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% Black, 34.8% Hispanic, 6.2% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fresno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fresno 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 Fresno, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fresno is ranked the 139th 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). Fresno was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fresno's White Population

1,515 residents of Fresno, or 6.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fresno is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Fresno ranks 1629th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's White population has grown by an estimated 68.7%. White residents' share of Fresno's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.2%.

Fresno is more White than neighboring Fifth Street (4.3% White). Fresno is less White than neighboring Arcola (9.9% White), Sienna (59.1% White), Missouri City (18.1% White), and Iowa Colony (24.9% White).

Fresno's Black Population

12,790 residents of Fresno, or 52.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fresno is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Fresno ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Fresno's population has decreased from 55.9% to 52.1%.

Fresno is more Black than neighboring Arcola (21.1% Black), Sienna (12.6% Black), Missouri City (38.3% Black), Fifth Street (11.7% Black), and Iowa Colony (45.3% Black).

Fresno's Asian Population

598 residents of Fresno, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fresno is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Fresno ranks 400th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Asian population has grown by an estimated 106.9%. Asian residents' share of Fresno's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.4%.

Fresno is more Asian than neighboring Arcola (0% Asian), and Fifth Street (0% Asian). Fresno is less Asian than neighboring Sienna (10.7% Asian), Missouri City (18.8% Asian), and Iowa Colony (3.7% Asian).

Fresno's Hispanic Population

8,537 residents of Fresno, or 34.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fresno is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fresno ranks 804th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fresno's population has decreased from 36.6% to 34.8%.

Fresno is more Hispanic than neighboring Sienna (11.9% Hispanic), Missouri City (20.8% Hispanic), and Iowa Colony (20.2% Hispanic). Fresno is less Hispanic than neighboring Arcola (68.9% Hispanic), and Fifth Street (84% Hispanic).

Fresno's Native American/Other Population

202 residents of Fresno, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fresno ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fresno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fresno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arcola (0% Native American/Other), Sienna (0.3% Native American/Other), Missouri City (0.3% Native American/Other), Fifth Street (0% Native American/Other), and Iowa Colony (0% Native American/Other).

Fresno's Multiracial Population

918 residents of Fresno, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fresno is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fresno ranks 1198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fresno's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fresno's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.7%.

Fresno is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcola (0.2% Multiracial), and Fifth Street (0% Multiracial). Fresno is less Multiracial than neighboring Sienna (5.4% Multiracial), Missouri City (3.8% Multiracial), and Iowa Colony (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.