Huntsville, TX Demographics

A map of Huntsville's Population by Race

Huntsville, Texas has an estimated population of 47,864, an increase from the 45,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% White, 23.7% Hispanic, 22.5% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huntsville has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Huntsville, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huntsville is ranked the 78th 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). Huntsville was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Huntsville's White Population

23,036 residents of Huntsville, or 48.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntsville is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Huntsville ranks 1100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Huntsville's population has increased from 46.1% to 48.1%.

Huntsville is more White than neighboring Willis (41% White), and Trinity (26.6% White). Huntsville is less White than neighboring New Waverly (64.5% White), Riverside (79.7% White), and Oakhurst (100% White).

Huntsville's Black Population

10,780 residents of Huntsville, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntsville is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Huntsville ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Huntsville's population has decreased from 24.9% to 22.5%.

Huntsville is more Black than neighboring New Waverly (10.8% Black), Riverside (2.4% Black), Oakhurst (0% Black), and Willis (10% Black). Huntsville is less Black than neighboring Trinity (30.8% Black).

Huntsville's Asian Population

700 residents of Huntsville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntsville is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Huntsville ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Asian residents' share of Huntsville's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Huntsville is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0% Asian), Oakhurst (0% Asian), Willis (0% Asian), and Trinity (0% Asian). Huntsville is less Asian than neighboring New Waverly (4.2% Asian).

Huntsville's Hispanic Population

11,361 residents of Huntsville, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntsville is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Huntsville ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.7%.

Huntsville is more Hispanic than neighboring New Waverly (15.4% Hispanic), Riverside (3.1% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (0% Hispanic). Huntsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Willis (47.7% Hispanic), and Trinity (35% Hispanic).

Huntsville's Native American/Other Population

511 residents of Huntsville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huntsville is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntsville ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Huntsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Waverly (0.5% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0% Native American/Other), Willis (0.5% Native American/Other), and Trinity (0% Native American/Other). Huntsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (10.5% Native American/Other).

Huntsville's Multiracial Population

1,476 residents of Huntsville, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntsville is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Huntsville ranks 1178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntsville's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.1%.

Huntsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakhurst (0% Multiracial), and Willis (0.9% Multiracial). Huntsville is less Multiracial than neighboring New Waverly (4.6% Multiracial), Riverside (4.2% Multiracial), and Trinity (7.6% 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.