Hitchcock, TX Demographics

A map of Hitchcock's Population by Race

Hitchcock, Texas has an estimated population of 7,563, an increase from the 7,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 21.2% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hitchcock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hitchcock has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hitchcock, that probability was 66.9% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hitchcock is ranked the 327th 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). Hitchcock was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hitchcock's White Population

3,260 residents of Hitchcock, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hitchcock is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Hitchcock ranks 1111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Hitchcock's population has decreased from 45.3% to 43.1%.

Hitchcock is more White than neighboring La Marque (34.2% White). Hitchcock is less White than neighboring Bayou Vista (77.9% White), Jamaica Beach (72.6% White), Tiki Island (77.6% White), and Santa Fe (68.3% White).

Hitchcock's Black Population

1,601 residents of Hitchcock, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hitchcock is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Hitchcock ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Hitchcock's population has decreased from 24.8% to 21.2%.

Hitchcock is more Black than neighboring Bayou Vista (0.4% Black), Jamaica Beach (0% Black), Tiki Island (0% Black), and Santa Fe (0.2% Black). Hitchcock is less Black than neighboring La Marque (27.1% Black).

Hitchcock's Asian Population

36 residents of Hitchcock, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hitchcock is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Hitchcock ranks 659th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Hitchcock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Hitchcock is less Asian than neighboring La Marque (2.7% Asian), Bayou Vista (1.4% Asian), Jamaica Beach (6.4% Asian), Tiki Island (5.5% Asian), and Santa Fe (1.2% Asian).

Hitchcock's Hispanic Population

2,288 residents of Hitchcock, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hitchcock is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hitchcock ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hitchcock's population has increased from 25.0% to 30.3%.

Hitchcock is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayou Vista (14.1% Hispanic), Jamaica Beach (9.8% Hispanic), Tiki Island (11.6% Hispanic), and Santa Fe (21.6% Hispanic). Hitchcock is less Hispanic than neighboring La Marque (32.2% Hispanic).

Hitchcock's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Hitchcock, 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 Hitchcock is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hitchcock ranks 860th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hitchcock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hitchcock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tiki Island (0% Native American/Other), and Santa Fe (0.3% Native American/Other). Hitchcock is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Marque (1.4% Native American/Other), Bayou Vista (1.9% Native American/Other), and Jamaica Beach (5.4% Native American/Other).

Hitchcock's Multiracial Population

325 residents of Hitchcock, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hitchcock is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hitchcock ranks 734th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hitchcock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hitchcock's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Hitchcock is more Multiracial than neighboring La Marque (2.4% Multiracial). Hitchcock is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamaica Beach (5.8% Multiracial), Tiki Island (5.3% Multiracial), and Santa Fe (8.4% 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.