Krum, TX Demographics

A map of Krum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,140	3,956	83.1%	72.2%
Hispanic	652	1,006	10.5%	18.3%
Multiracial	152	273	2.5%	5.0%
Asian	132	46	2.1%	0.8%
Native American/Other	102	64	1.6%	1.2%
Black	11	138	0.2%	2.5%

Krum, Texas has an estimated population of 6,189, a large increase from the 5,483 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Krum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Krum has become considerably 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 Krum, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Krum is ranked the 373rd 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). Krum was ranked the 381st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Krum's White Population

5,140 residents of Krum, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Krum is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Krum ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's White population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. White residents' share of Krum's population has increased from 72.2% to 83.1%.

Krum is more White than neighboring Denton (53.8% White), Ponder (75.7% White), Sanger (70.3% White), DISH (77.3% White), and Argyle (76% White).

Krum's Black Population

11 residents of Krum, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Krum is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Krum ranks 721st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.0%. Black residents' share of Krum's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.2%.

Krum is less Black than neighboring Denton (10.9% Black), Ponder (0.5% Black), Sanger (3.6% Black), DISH (2% Black), and Argyle (2% Black).

Krum's Asian Population

132 residents of Krum, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Krum is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Krum ranks 545th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's Asian population has grown by an estimated 187.0%. Asian residents' share of Krum's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Krum is more Asian than neighboring Sanger (0.7% Asian). Krum is less Asian than neighboring Denton (4.1% Asian), DISH (3.1% Asian), and Argyle (7.2% Asian).

Krum's Hispanic Population

652 residents of Krum, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Krum is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Krum ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Krum's population has decreased from 18.3% to 10.5%.

Krum is less Hispanic than neighboring Denton (25.9% Hispanic), Ponder (19% Hispanic), Sanger (21.9% Hispanic), DISH (14.2% Hispanic), and Argyle (11.5% Hispanic).

Krum's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Krum, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Krum is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Krum ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Krum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Krum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Denton (0.8% Native American/Other), Ponder (0.5% Native American/Other), Sanger (0.5% Native American/Other), DISH (0.7% Native American/Other), and Argyle (0% Native American/Other).

Krum's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Krum, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Krum is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Krum ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Krum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Krum's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.5%.

Krum is more Multiracial than neighboring Ponder (2.3% Multiracial). Krum is less Multiracial than neighboring Denton (4.6% Multiracial), Sanger (3% Multiracial), DISH (2.6% Multiracial), and Argyle (3.3% 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.