Kilgore, TX Demographics

A map of Kilgore's Population by Race

Kilgore, Texas has an estimated population of 13,470, a less than 1% change from the 13,376 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 14.0% Black, 8.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kilgore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kilgore has become considerably more 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 Kilgore, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kilgore is ranked the 223rd 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). Kilgore was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kilgore's White Population

6,665 residents of Kilgore, or 49.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kilgore is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Kilgore ranks 843rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Kilgore's population has decreased from 58.0% to 49.5%.

Kilgore is more White than neighboring Lakeport (23% White). Kilgore is less White than neighboring Liberty City (81.3% White), White Oak (68.4% White), Clarksville City (73.2% White), and New London (81.1% White).

Kilgore's Black Population

1,881 residents of Kilgore, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kilgore is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Kilgore ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Kilgore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.0%.

Kilgore is more Black than neighboring Liberty City (2.3% Black), White Oak (3.5% Black), Clarksville City (3.1% Black), and New London (2.9% Black). Kilgore is less Black than neighboring Lakeport (39.7% Black).

Kilgore's Asian Population

107 residents of Kilgore, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kilgore is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Kilgore ranks 548th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Kilgore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kilgore is more Asian than neighboring Liberty City (0.6% Asian), White Oak (0% Asian), Clarksville City (0% Asian), and Lakeport (0.4% Asian). Kilgore is less Asian than neighboring New London (2% Asian).

Kilgore's Hispanic Population

3,626 residents of Kilgore, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kilgore is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kilgore ranks 1091st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Kilgore's population has increased from 22.4% to 26.9%.

Kilgore is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty City (4.8% Hispanic), White Oak (16.2% Hispanic), Clarksville City (15.7% Hispanic), and New London (2.1% Hispanic). Kilgore is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeport (32.3% Hispanic).

Kilgore's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Kilgore, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kilgore is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kilgore ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kilgore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kilgore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarksville City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lakeport (0% Native American/Other). Kilgore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty City (2.1% Native American/Other), White Oak (0.9% Native American/Other), and New London (1.5% Native American/Other).

Kilgore's Multiracial Population

1,126 residents of Kilgore, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kilgore is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kilgore ranks 461st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kilgore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kilgore's population has increased from 4.3% to 8.4%.

Kilgore is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarksville City (7.9% Multiracial), and Lakeport (4.5% Multiracial). Kilgore is less Multiracial than neighboring Liberty City (8.9% Multiracial), White Oak (11% Multiracial), and New London (10.4% 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.