George West, TX Demographics

A map of George West's Population by Race

George West, Texas has an estimated population of 3,094, a dramatic increase from the 2,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.6% Hispanic, 32.4% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of George West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

George West has become 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 George West, that probability was 48.8% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

George West is ranked the 566th 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). George West was ranked the 681st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

George West's White Population

1,002 residents of George West, or 32.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in George West is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. George West ranks 1247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's White population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. White residents' share of George West's population has decreased from 35.7% to 32.4%.

George West is more White than neighboring Three Rivers (28.4% White), Blue Berry Hill (10.6% White), and Pawnee (12.3% White). George West is less White than neighboring Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (32.5% White), and Lake City (47.8% White).

George West's Black Population

26 residents of George West, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in George West is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. George West ranks 1141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of George West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

George West is more Black than neighboring Three Rivers (0% Black), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (0% Black), Blue Berry Hill (0% Black), Pawnee (0% Black), and Lake City (0.6% Black).

George West's Asian Population

17 residents of George West, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in George West is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. George West ranks 750th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of George West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

George West is more Asian than neighboring Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (0% Asian), Blue Berry Hill (0% Asian), and Pawnee (0% Asian). George West is less Asian than neighboring Three Rivers (2.2% Asian), and Lake City (0.8% Asian).

George West's Hispanic Population

1,936 residents of George West, or 62.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in George West is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. George West ranks 504th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Hispanic residents' share of George West's population has increased from 62.0% to 62.6%.

George West is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake City (47.6% Hispanic). George West is less Hispanic than neighboring Three Rivers (67.4% Hispanic), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (66.4% Hispanic), Blue Berry Hill (89.4% Hispanic), and Pawnee (87.7% Hispanic).

George West's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of George West, 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 George West is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. George West ranks 1209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of George West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

George West's Multiracial Population

113 residents of George West, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in George West is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. George West ranks 1504th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 606.3%. Multiracial residents' share of George West's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.7%.

George West is more Multiracial than neighboring Three Rivers (1.9% Multiracial), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (1.1% Multiracial), Blue Berry Hill (0% Multiracial), Pawnee (0% Multiracial), and Lake City (3.1% 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.