Huntington, TX Demographics
A map of Huntington's Population by Race
Huntington, Texas has an estimated population of 4,053, a dramatic increase from the 2,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Huntington has become less 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 Huntington, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Huntington is ranked the 489th 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). Huntington was ranked the 703rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Huntington's White Population
3,427 residents of Huntington, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntington is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Huntington ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's White population has grown by an estimated 106.1%. White residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 82.1% to 84.6%.
Huntington is more White than neighboring Lufkin (42.4% White), Redland (69.5% White), Burke (78.7% White), Zavalla (81% White), and Diboll (30% White).
Huntington's Black Population
102 residents of Huntington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntington is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Huntington ranks 460th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of Huntington's population has decreased from 6.5% to 2.5%.
Huntington is more Black than neighboring Burke (1.5% Black), and Zavalla (0% Black). Huntington is less Black than neighboring Lufkin (18.3% Black), Redland (18.5% Black), and Diboll (23% Black).
Huntington's Asian Population
0 residents of Huntington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntington is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Huntington ranks 1251st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Huntington is less Asian than neighboring Lufkin (1.8% Asian).
Huntington's Hispanic Population
175 residents of Huntington, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntington is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Huntington ranks 1722nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntington's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.3%.
Huntington is more Hispanic than neighboring Zavalla (2.6% Hispanic). Huntington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lufkin (33.8% Hispanic), Redland (11.4% Hispanic), Burke (14.8% Hispanic), and Diboll (41.7% Hispanic).
Huntington's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of Huntington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntington ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1022.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.5%.
Huntington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lufkin (0.1% Native American/Other), Redland (0% Native American/Other), Burke (0% Native American/Other), Zavalla (0% Native American/Other), and Diboll (0.5% Native American/Other).
Huntington's Multiracial Population
248 residents of Huntington, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntington is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Huntington ranks 506th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 195.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.1%.
Huntington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lufkin (3.5% Multiracial), Redland (0.6% Multiracial), Burke (5% Multiracial), and Diboll (4.7% Multiracial). Huntington is less Multiracial than neighboring Zavalla (16.4% 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.