Idalou, TX Demographics

A map of Idalou's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,224	959	56.9%	43.7%
White	891	1,174	41.4%	53.5%
Multiracial	25	39	1.2%	1.8%
Black	11	15	0.5%	0.7%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.0%

Idalou, Texas has an estimated population of 2,151, a slight decrease from the 2,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% Hispanic, 41.4% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idalou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idalou 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 Idalou, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idalou is ranked the 720th 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). Idalou was ranked the 676th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Idalou's White Population

891 residents of Idalou, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Idalou is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Idalou ranks 943rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Idalou's population has decreased from 53.5% to 41.4%.

Idalou is more White than neighboring Lorenzo (26.6% White). Idalou is less White than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (63.2% White), Ransom Canyon (76.4% White), New Deal (67.8% White), and Abernathy (50% White).

Idalou's Black Population

11 residents of Idalou, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Idalou is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Idalou ranks 1126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Black residents' share of Idalou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Idalou is more Black than neighboring New Deal (0% Black). Idalou is less Black than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (2.1% Black), Ransom Canyon (1.4% Black), Lorenzo (8.4% Black), and Abernathy (2.2% Black).

Idalou's Asian Population

0 residents of Idalou, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Idalou is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Idalou ranks 1088th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Idalou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Idalou is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (0.9% Asian), and Ransom Canyon (1.3% Asian).

Idalou's Hispanic Population

1,224 residents of Idalou, or 56.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Idalou is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Idalou ranks 684th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Idalou's population has increased from 43.7% to 56.9%.

Idalou is more Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (32.7% Hispanic), Ransom Canyon (14.7% Hispanic), New Deal (28.4% Hispanic), and Abernathy (47.4% Hispanic). Idalou is less Hispanic than neighboring Lorenzo (63.2% Hispanic).

Idalou's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Idalou, 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 Idalou is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Idalou ranks 1526th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idalou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Idalou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ransom Canyon (1.7% Native American/Other).

Idalou's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Idalou, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Idalou is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Idalou ranks 1283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idalou's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Idalou's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Idalou is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (1.1% Multiracial), and Abernathy (0.4% Multiracial). Idalou is less Multiracial than neighboring Ransom Canyon (4.4% Multiracial), Lorenzo (1.8% Multiracial), and New Deal (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.