Groves, TX Demographics

A map of Groves's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,397	10,037	55.4%	57.9%
Hispanic	5,025	5,149	29.6%	29.7%
Asian	1,233	593	7.3%	3.4%
Black	956	1,045	5.6%	6.0%
Multiracial	324	428	1.9%	2.5%
Native American/Other	41	83	0.2%	0.5%

Groves, Texas has an estimated population of 16,976, a slight decrease from the 17,335 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 29.6% Hispanic, 7.3% Asian, 5.6% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Groves, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Groves 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 Groves, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Groves is ranked the 189th 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). Groves was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Groves's White Population

9,397 residents of Groves, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Groves is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Groves ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Groves's population has decreased from 57.9% to 55.4%.

Groves is less White than neighboring Port Neches (79.2% White), Nederland (77.2% White), Bridge City (75.3% White), Central Gardens (80% White), and Beauxart Gardens (86.8% White).

Groves's Black Population

956 residents of Groves, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Groves is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Groves ranks 476th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Groves's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Groves is more Black than neighboring Port Neches (1% Black), Nederland (3.6% Black), Bridge City (0% Black), Central Gardens (3.6% Black), and Beauxart Gardens (0% Black).

Groves's Asian Population

1,233 residents of Groves, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Groves is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Groves ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's Asian population has grown by an estimated 107.9%. Asian residents' share of Groves's population has increased from 3.4% to 7.3%.

Groves is more Asian than neighboring Port Neches (2.8% Asian), Nederland (3% Asian), Bridge City (2.2% Asian), Central Gardens (2.3% Asian), and Beauxart Gardens (0% Asian).

Groves's Hispanic Population

5,025 residents of Groves, or 29.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Groves is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Groves ranks 921st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Groves's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.6%.

Groves is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Neches (12.6% Hispanic), Nederland (13.9% Hispanic), Bridge City (17.5% Hispanic), Central Gardens (9% Hispanic), and Beauxart Gardens (11.9% Hispanic).

Groves's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Groves, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Groves is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Groves ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Groves's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Groves is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Neches (0% Native American/Other), Bridge City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Beauxart Gardens (0% Native American/Other). Groves is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central Gardens (1.4% Native American/Other).

Groves's Multiracial Population

324 residents of Groves, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Groves is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Groves ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groves's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Groves's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Groves is more Multiracial than neighboring Beauxart Gardens (1.3% Multiracial). Groves is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Neches (4.4% Multiracial), Nederland (2.1% Multiracial), Bridge City (4.9% Multiracial), and Central Gardens (3.7% 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.