Garland, TX Demographics

A map of Garland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	112,837	104,945	45.7%	42.7%
White	59,746	67,190	24.2%	27.3%
Black	37,235	36,327	15.1%	14.8%
Asian	27,989	29,221	11.3%	11.9%
Multiracial	7,390	6,697	3.0%	2.7%
Native American/Other	1,647	1,638	0.7%	0.7%

Garland, Texas has an estimated population of 246,844, a less than 1% change from the 246,018 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.7% Hispanic, 24.2% White, 15.1% Black, 11.3% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Garland, that probability was 70.7% in 2020 and 69.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garland is ranked the 13th 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). Garland was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garland's White Population

59,746 residents of Garland, or 24.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garland is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Garland ranks 1346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Garland's population has decreased from 27.3% to 24.2%.

Garland is less White than neighboring Sachse (45.8% White), Rowlett (47.3% White), Richardson (49.2% White), Murphy (51.4% White), and Sunnyvale (46.4% White).

Garland's Black Population

37,235 residents of Garland, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garland is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Garland ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Garland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.1%.

Garland is more Black than neighboring Sachse (12.5% Black), Richardson (11.6% Black), Murphy (7% Black), and Sunnyvale (10.4% Black). Garland is less Black than neighboring Rowlett (19.8% Black).

Garland's Asian Population

27,989 residents of Garland, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garland is higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Garland ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Garland's population has decreased from 11.9% to 11.3%.

Garland is more Asian than neighboring Rowlett (7% Asian). Garland is less Asian than neighboring Sachse (19.7% Asian), Richardson (16.1% Asian), Murphy (32.4% Asian), and Sunnyvale (24.1% Asian).

Garland's Hispanic Population

112,837 residents of Garland, or 45.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garland is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Garland ranks 698th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Garland's population has increased from 42.7% to 45.7%.

Garland is more Hispanic than neighboring Sachse (16.6% Hispanic), Rowlett (21.7% Hispanic), Richardson (18.3% Hispanic), Murphy (4.5% Hispanic), and Sunnyvale (14.4% Hispanic).

Garland's Native American/Other Population

1,647 residents of Garland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Garland ranks 868th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Garland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Garland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rowlett (0.3% Native American/Other), Murphy (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sunnyvale (0.1% Native American/Other). Garland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sachse (1.2% Native American/Other), and Richardson (0.8% Native American/Other).

Garland's Multiracial Population

7,390 residents of Garland, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Garland ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Garland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Garland is less Multiracial than neighboring Sachse (4.2% Multiracial), Rowlett (3.9% Multiracial), Richardson (4% Multiracial), Murphy (4.3% Multiracial), and Sunnyvale (4.6% 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.