Kyle, TX Demographics
A map of Kyle's Population by Race
Kyle, Texas has an estimated population of 56,823, a large increase from the 45,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.8% Hispanic, 38.9% White, 4.5% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kyle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Kyle 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 Kyle, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Kyle is ranked the 67th 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). Kyle was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Kyle's White Population
22,111 residents of Kyle, or 38.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kyle is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Kyle ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's White population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. White residents' share of Kyle's population has decreased from 40.2% to 38.9%.
Kyle is more White than neighboring Uhland (17.9% White). Kyle is less White than neighboring Mountain City (57.3% White), Buda (63.6% White), Hays (48% White), and San Marcos (44.6% White).
Kyle's Black Population
2,554 residents of Kyle, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kyle is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Kyle ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Kyle's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.
Kyle is more Black than neighboring Mountain City (0% Black), Buda (1.4% Black), Uhland (2.3% Black), and Hays (3% Black). Kyle is less Black than neighboring San Marcos (5.2% Black).
Kyle's Asian Population
581 residents of Kyle, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kyle is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Kyle ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Asian residents' share of Kyle's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.
Kyle is more Asian than neighboring Mountain City (0.6% Asian), Buda (0.3% Asian), and Uhland (0.1% Asian). Kyle is less Asian than neighboring Hays (3% Asian), and San Marcos (2.1% Asian).
Kyle's Hispanic Population
29,459 residents of Kyle, or 51.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kyle is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kyle ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kyle's population has increased from 48.9% to 51.8%.
Kyle is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain City (39.1% Hispanic), Buda (30.5% Hispanic), Hays (31.8% Hispanic), and San Marcos (42.2% Hispanic). Kyle is less Hispanic than neighboring Uhland (67.5% Hispanic).
Kyle's Native American/Other Population
342 residents of Kyle, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kyle is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kyle ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kyle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Kyle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain City (0.1% Native American/Other). Kyle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buda (1.7% Native American/Other), Uhland (11.5% Native American/Other), Hays (7.1% Native American/Other), and San Marcos (2% Native American/Other).
Kyle's Multiracial Population
1,776 residents of Kyle, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kyle is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kyle ranks 736th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kyle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Kyle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.
Kyle is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain City (2.8% Multiracial), Buda (2.5% Multiracial), and Uhland (0.6% Multiracial). Kyle is less Multiracial than neighboring Hays (7.1% Multiracial), and San Marcos (3.9% 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.