Kirby, TX Demographics

A map of Kirby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,992	4,760	61.5%	58.5%
White	1,558	1,889	19.2%	23.2%
Black	895	1,095	11.0%	13.4%
Multiracial	331	221	4.1%	2.7%
Native American/Other	213	44	2.6%	0.5%
Asian	128	133	1.6%	1.6%

Kirby, Texas has an estimated population of 8,117, a less than 1% change from the 8,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.5% Hispanic, 19.2% White, 11.0% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kirby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kirby 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 Kirby, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kirby is ranked the 317th 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). Kirby was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kirby's White Population

1,558 residents of Kirby, or 19.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kirby is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Kirby ranks 1383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's White population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Kirby's population has decreased from 23.2% to 19.2%.

Kirby is less White than neighboring Windcrest (41.9% White), Terrell Hills (70.9% White), China Grove (41.5% White), Alamo Heights (73.5% White), and Converse (26.5% White).

Kirby's Black Population

895 residents of Kirby, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kirby is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Kirby ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Black residents' share of Kirby's population has decreased from 13.4% to 11.0%.

Kirby is more Black than neighboring Windcrest (8.7% Black), Terrell Hills (0.2% Black), China Grove (10.9% Black), and Alamo Heights (1.3% Black). Kirby is less Black than neighboring Converse (24.9% Black).

Kirby's Asian Population

128 residents of Kirby, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kirby is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Kirby ranks 301st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Asian residents' share of Kirby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Kirby is more Asian than neighboring China Grove (0.6% Asian), and Alamo Heights (1.3% Asian). Kirby is less Asian than neighboring Windcrest (7.1% Asian), Terrell Hills (5.4% Asian), and Converse (3.4% Asian).

Kirby's Hispanic Population

4,992 residents of Kirby, or 61.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kirby is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kirby ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Kirby's population has increased from 58.5% to 61.5%.

Kirby is more Hispanic than neighboring Windcrest (38.1% Hispanic), Terrell Hills (22.5% Hispanic), China Grove (44.8% Hispanic), Alamo Heights (20.7% Hispanic), and Converse (38.4% Hispanic).

Kirby's Native American/Other Population

213 residents of Kirby, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kirby is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kirby ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 384.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kirby's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.6%.

Kirby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windcrest (0.3% Native American/Other), Terrell Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), China Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Alamo Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Converse (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kirby's Multiracial Population

331 residents of Kirby, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kirby is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kirby ranks 1024th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirby's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Kirby's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.1%.

Kirby is more Multiracial than neighboring Windcrest (3.9% Multiracial), Terrell Hills (0.7% Multiracial), China Grove (2.1% Multiracial), and Alamo Heights (2.3% Multiracial). Kirby is less Multiracial than neighboring Converse (6.1% 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.