La Ward, TX Demographics

A map of La Ward's Population by Race

La Ward, Texas has an estimated population of 178, a slight increase from the 176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 20.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Ward, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Ward 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 La Ward, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Ward is ranked the 1578th 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). La Ward was ranked the 1588th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Ward's White Population

138 residents of La Ward, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Ward is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. La Ward ranks 844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's White population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. White residents' share of La Ward's population has increased from 58.0% to 77.5%.

La Ward is more White than neighboring Vanderbilt (16.6% White), Point Comfort (43.1% White), Ganado (37.2% White), and Edna (47.2% White). La Ward is less White than neighboring Lolita (100% White).

La Ward's Black Population

0 residents of La Ward, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Ward is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. La Ward ranks 964th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Ward's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

La Ward is less Black than neighboring Point Comfort (10.9% Black), Ganado (6.8% Black), and Edna (14.5% Black).

La Ward's Asian Population

0 residents of La Ward, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Ward is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. La Ward ranks 735th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Ward's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Ward is less Asian than neighboring Edna (0.4% Asian).

La Ward's Hispanic Population

36 residents of La Ward, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Ward is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. La Ward ranks 751st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of La Ward's population has decreased from 39.2% to 20.2%.

La Ward is more Hispanic than neighboring Lolita (0% Hispanic). La Ward is less Hispanic than neighboring Vanderbilt (83.4% Hispanic), Point Comfort (33.6% Hispanic), Ganado (56% Hispanic), and Edna (36.5% Hispanic).

La Ward's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of La Ward, 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 La Ward is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. La Ward ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Ward's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Ward is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edna (0.3% Native American/Other).

La Ward's Multiracial Population

4 residents of La Ward, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Ward is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Ward ranks 1543rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Ward's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Ward's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

La Ward is more Multiracial than neighboring Lolita (0% Multiracial), Vanderbilt (0% Multiracial), Ganado (0% Multiracial), and Edna (1.2% Multiracial). La Ward is less Multiracial than neighboring Point Comfort (12.5% 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.