Levelland, TX Demographics

A map of Levelland's Population by Race

Levelland, Texas has an estimated population of 12,466, a slight decrease from the 12,652 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% Hispanic, 36.4% White, 2.8% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Levelland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Levelland 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 Levelland, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Levelland is ranked the 233rd 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). Levelland was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Levelland's White Population

4,535 residents of Levelland, or 36.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Levelland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Levelland ranks 1219th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Levelland's population has decreased from 37.1% to 36.4%.

Levelland is more White than neighboring Whitharral (35.7% White), and Whiteface (28.8% White). Levelland is less White than neighboring Opdyke West (64.2% White), Sundown (46.9% White), and Smyer (46.4% White).

Levelland's Black Population

352 residents of Levelland, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Levelland is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Levelland ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Black residents' share of Levelland's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Levelland is more Black than neighboring Opdyke West (0% Black), Whitharral (0% Black), Sundown (1.3% Black), and Whiteface (2.5% Black). Levelland is less Black than neighboring Smyer (4.1% Black).

Levelland's Asian Population

25 residents of Levelland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Levelland is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Levelland ranks 1006th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. Asian residents' share of Levelland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Levelland is more Asian than neighboring Whitharral (0% Asian), Sundown (0% Asian), Smyer (0% Asian), and Whiteface (0% Asian). Levelland is less Asian than neighboring Opdyke West (1.4% Asian).

Levelland's Hispanic Population

7,326 residents of Levelland, or 58.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Levelland is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Levelland ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Levelland's population has increased from 56.5% to 58.8%.

Levelland is more Hispanic than neighboring Opdyke West (34.4% Hispanic), Sundown (50% Hispanic), and Smyer (39.9% Hispanic). Levelland is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitharral (64.3% Hispanic), and Whiteface (63.7% Hispanic).

Levelland's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Levelland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Levelland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Levelland ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Levelland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Levelland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opdyke West (0% Native American/Other), Whitharral (0% Native American/Other), Sundown (0% Native American/Other), and Smyer (0% Native American/Other). Levelland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whiteface (1.9% Native American/Other).

Levelland's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Levelland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Levelland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Levelland ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Levelland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Levelland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Levelland is more Multiracial than neighboring Opdyke West (0% Multiracial), and Whitharral (0% Multiracial). Levelland is less Multiracial than neighboring Sundown (1.7% Multiracial), Smyer (9.6% Multiracial), and Whiteface (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.