Knippa, TX Demographics
A map of Knippa's Population by Race
Knippa, Texas has an estimated population of 844, a dramatic increase from the 606 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% Hispanic, 39.6% White, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knippa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Knippa 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 Knippa, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Knippa is ranked the 1085th 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). Knippa was ranked the 1187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Knippa's White Population
334 residents of Knippa, or 39.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knippa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Knippa ranks 1244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's White population has grown by an estimated 53.9%. White residents' share of Knippa's population has increased from 35.8% to 39.6%.
Knippa is more White than neighboring Sabinal (31% White), Uvalde (17.5% White), Uvalde Estates (5.3% White), and Batesville (1% White). Knippa is less White than neighboring Utopia (76.3% White).
Knippa's Black Population
0 residents of Knippa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Knippa is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Knippa ranks 916th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Knippa's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
Knippa is less Black than neighboring Sabinal (1.6% Black), and Uvalde (0.4% Black).
Knippa's Asian Population
0 residents of Knippa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Knippa is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Knippa ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Knippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Knippa is less Asian than neighboring Uvalde (1.5% Asian).
Knippa's Hispanic Population
502 residents of Knippa, or 59.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knippa is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Knippa ranks 528th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Knippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.5%.
Knippa is more Hispanic than neighboring Utopia (10.7% Hispanic). Knippa is less Hispanic than neighboring Sabinal (66% Hispanic), Uvalde (78.3% Hispanic), Uvalde Estates (94.7% Hispanic), and Batesville (99% Hispanic).
Knippa's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Knippa, 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 Knippa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Knippa ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Knippa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uvalde (0.5% Native American/Other).
Knippa's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Knippa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knippa is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Knippa ranks 809th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knippa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Knippa's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.9%.
Knippa is more Multiracial than neighboring Uvalde Estates (0% Multiracial), and Batesville (0% Multiracial). Knippa is less Multiracial than neighboring Sabinal (1.4% Multiracial), Uvalde (1.9% Multiracial), and Utopia (13% 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.