Gruver, TX Demographics
A map of Gruver's Population by Race
Gruver, Texas has an estimated population of 1,280, a large increase from the 1,130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 47.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gruver, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Gruver 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 Gruver, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Gruver is ranked the 920th 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). Gruver was ranked the 936th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Gruver's White Population
628 residents of Gruver, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gruver is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Gruver ranks 961st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Gruver's population has decreased from 52.8% to 49.1%.
Gruver is more White than neighboring Morse (27.1% White), Spearman (47.3% White), Waka (48.1% White), and Hardesty (21.3% White). Gruver is less White than neighboring Goodwell (64.5% White).
Gruver's Black Population
0 residents of Gruver, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gruver is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Gruver ranks 1435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gruver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Gruver is less Black than neighboring Spearman (0.2% Black), and Goodwell (4.8% Black).
Gruver's Asian Population
0 residents of Gruver, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gruver is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Gruver ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Gruver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Gruver is less Asian than neighboring Spearman (0.5% Asian), Goodwell (11.6% Asian), and Hardesty (1.5% Asian).
Gruver's Hispanic Population
609 residents of Gruver, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gruver is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gruver ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Gruver's population has increased from 45.8% to 47.6%.
Gruver is more Hispanic than neighboring Goodwell (11.1% Hispanic). Gruver is less Hispanic than neighboring Morse (72.9% Hispanic), Spearman (51.6% Hispanic), Waka (51.9% Hispanic), and Hardesty (77% Hispanic).
Gruver's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Gruver, 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 Gruver is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gruver ranks 949th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gruver's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Gruver is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spearman (0.3% Native American/Other), and Goodwell (0.6% Native American/Other).
Gruver's Multiracial Population
43 residents of Gruver, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gruver is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Gruver ranks 1511th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gruver's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 437.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Gruver's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.4%.
Gruver is more Multiracial than neighboring Morse (0% Multiracial), Spearman (0% Multiracial), Waka (0% Multiracial), and Hardesty (0.2% Multiracial). Gruver is less Multiracial than neighboring Goodwell (7.4% 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.