Lavon, TX Demographics

A map of Lavon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,506	2,613	54.0%	58.5%
Hispanic	1,345	819	20.7%	18.3%
Black	550	568	8.5%	12.7%
Asian	510	199	7.8%	4.5%
Multiracial	421	208	6.5%	4.7%
Native American/Other	166	62	2.6%	1.4%

Lavon, Texas has an estimated population of 6,498, a dramatic increase from the 4,469 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 8.5% Black, 7.8% Asian, 6.5% Multiracial, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lavon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lavon has become more racially diverse since 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 Lavon, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lavon is ranked the 358th 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). Lavon was ranked the 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lavon's White Population

3,506 residents of Lavon, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lavon is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Lavon ranks 832nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's White population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. White residents' share of Lavon's population has decreased from 58.5% to 54.0%.

Lavon is more White than neighboring Wylie (51.1% White), Fate (49.5% White), and Mobile City (6.4% White). Lavon is less White than neighboring Nevada (75.2% White), and Rockwall (65.3% White).

Lavon's Black Population

550 residents of Lavon, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lavon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Lavon ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Lavon's population has decreased from 12.7% to 8.5%.

Lavon is more Black than neighboring Nevada (0.5% Black), and Mobile City (0% Black). Lavon is less Black than neighboring Wylie (14.5% Black), Fate (11% Black), and Rockwall (10.8% Black).

Lavon's Asian Population

510 residents of Lavon, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lavon is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Lavon ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 156.3%. Asian residents' share of Lavon's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.8%.

Lavon is more Asian than neighboring Nevada (2.8% Asian), Fate (3.1% Asian), Mobile City (0% Asian), and Rockwall (4.6% Asian). Lavon is less Asian than neighboring Wylie (11.3% Asian).

Lavon's Hispanic Population

1,345 residents of Lavon, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lavon is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lavon ranks 1216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lavon's population has increased from 18.3% to 20.7%.

Lavon is more Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (17.9% Hispanic), Wylie (17.7% Hispanic), and Rockwall (15.8% Hispanic). Lavon is less Hispanic than neighboring Fate (32% Hispanic), and Mobile City (93.6% Hispanic).

Lavon's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Lavon, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lavon is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lavon ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 167.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lavon's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

Lavon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nevada (1.8% Native American/Other), Wylie (0.4% Native American/Other), Fate (0.7% Native American/Other), Mobile City (0% Native American/Other), and Rockwall (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lavon's Multiracial Population

421 residents of Lavon, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lavon is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lavon ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 102.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lavon's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.5%.

Lavon is more Multiracial than neighboring Nevada (1.7% Multiracial), Wylie (4.9% Multiracial), Fate (3.8% Multiracial), Mobile City (0% Multiracial), and Rockwall (3.2% 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.