Garza County Demographics

A map of Garza County's Population by Race

Garza County, Texas has an estimated population of 5,118, a large decrease from the 5,816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% Hispanic, 37.0% White, 9.9% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garza County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garza 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 Garza County, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garza County is ranked the 201st most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Garza County was ranked the 192nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Garza County's White Population

1,894 residents of Garza County, or 37.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garza County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Garza County ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Garza County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.0%.

Garza County is less White than neighboring Crosby County (38.4% White), Borden County (90.2% White), Lynn County (54.5% White), Kent County (79% White), and Scurry County (49% White).

Garza County's Black Population

506 residents of Garza County, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garza County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Garza County ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Black residents' share of Garza County's population has increased from 4.0% to 9.9%.

Garza County is more Black than neighboring Crosby County (2.8% Black), Borden County (0.6% Black), Lynn County (1.7% Black), Kent County (1% Black), and Scurry County (3.3% Black).

Garza County's Asian Population

3 residents of Garza County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garza County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Garza County ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Garza County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Garza County is more Asian than neighboring Borden County (0% Asian), and Kent County (0% Asian). Garza County is less Asian than neighboring Crosby County (0.7% Asian), Lynn County (0.5% Asian), and Scurry County (0.8% Asian).

Garza County's Hispanic Population

2,533 residents of Garza County, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garza County is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Garza County ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Garza County's population has decreased from 56.3% to 49.5%.

Garza County is more Hispanic than neighboring Borden County (8.4% Hispanic), Lynn County (41.2% Hispanic), Kent County (16.1% Hispanic), and Scurry County (43.3% Hispanic). Garza County is less Hispanic than neighboring Crosby County (56.3% Hispanic).

Garza County's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Garza County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garza County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Garza County ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garza County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Garza County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crosby County (0% Native American/Other), Borden County (0% Native American/Other), Lynn County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Kent County (0% Native American/Other). Garza County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scurry County (1.5% Native American/Other).

Garza County's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Garza County, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garza County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Garza County ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Garza County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 86.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Garza County's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.

Garza County is more Multiracial than neighboring Crosby County (1.8% Multiracial), Borden County (0.8% Multiracial), Lynn County (1.9% Multiracial), and Scurry County (2.1% Multiracial). Garza County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kent County (4% 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.