Lackland AFB, TX Demographics

A map of Lackland AFB's Population by Race

Lackland AFB, Texas has an estimated population of 6,785, a large decrease from the 9,467 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 14.7% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lackland AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lackland AFB is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Lackland AFB, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lackland AFB is ranked the 346th 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). Lackland AFB was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lackland AFB's White Population

3,874 residents of Lackland AFB, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lackland AFB is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Lackland AFB ranks 879th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has increased from 56.3% to 57.1%.

Lackland AFB is more White than neighboring Macdona (9.5% White), Leon Valley (26.4% White), Von Ormy (13.2% White), San Antonio (23% White), and Balcones Heights (16.2% White).

Lackland AFB's Black Population

998 residents of Lackland AFB, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lackland AFB is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Lackland AFB ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Black residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has decreased from 18.6% to 14.7%.

Lackland AFB is more Black than neighboring Macdona (0% Black), Leon Valley (3.6% Black), Von Ormy (0% Black), San Antonio (6.4% Black), and Balcones Heights (13.6% Black).

Lackland AFB's Asian Population

281 residents of Lackland AFB, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lackland AFB is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Lackland AFB ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Lackland AFB is more Asian than neighboring Macdona (0% Asian), Von Ormy (0% Asian), San Antonio (2.9% Asian), and Balcones Heights (0% Asian). Lackland AFB is less Asian than neighboring Leon Valley (10.4% Asian).

Lackland AFB's Hispanic Population

1,055 residents of Lackland AFB, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lackland AFB is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lackland AFB ranks 1282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has decreased from 16.5% to 15.5%.

Lackland AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Macdona (90.3% Hispanic), Leon Valley (56.8% Hispanic), Von Ormy (86.5% Hispanic), San Antonio (64.6% Hispanic), and Balcones Heights (68.4% Hispanic).

Lackland AFB's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Lackland AFB, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lackland AFB is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lackland AFB ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Lackland AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Macdona (0% Native American/Other), Leon Valley (0.6% Native American/Other), Von Ormy (0% Native American/Other), San Antonio (0.7% Native American/Other), and Balcones Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lackland AFB's Multiracial Population

486 residents of Lackland AFB, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lackland AFB is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lackland AFB ranks 890th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lackland AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lackland AFB's population has increased from 3.1% to 7.2%.

Lackland AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Macdona (0.3% Multiracial), Leon Valley (2.1% Multiracial), Von Ormy (0.3% Multiracial), San Antonio (2.4% Multiracial), and Balcones Heights (1.3% 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.