Limestone County Demographics

A map of Limestone County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,184	12,530	54.7%	56.6%
Hispanic	5,243	5,013	23.5%	22.6%
Black	3,761	3,636	16.9%	16.4%
Multiracial	833	657	3.7%	3.0%
Asian	219	160	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	43	150	0.2%	0.7%

Limestone County, Texas has an estimated population of 22,283, a less than 1% change from the 22,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% White, 23.5% Hispanic, 16.9% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Limestone County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Limestone has become more 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 Limestone County, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Limestone County is ranked the 108th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Limestone County was ranked the 106th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Limestone County's White Population

12,184 residents of Limestone County, or 54.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Limestone County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Limestone County ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Limestone County's population has decreased from 56.6% to 54.7%.

Limestone County is more White than neighboring Falls County (49.6% White), Navarro County (50.5% White), and McLennan County (54.1% White). Limestone County is less White than neighboring Freestone County (63.2% White), and Robertson County (54.8% White).

Limestone County's Black Population

3,761 residents of Limestone County, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Limestone County is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Limestone County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Limestone County's population has increased from 16.4% to 16.9%.

Limestone County is more Black than neighboring Freestone County (14.5% Black), Navarro County (9.1% Black), and McLennan County (13.5% Black). Limestone County is less Black than neighboring Falls County (18.4% Black), and Robertson County (17.2% Black).

Limestone County's Asian Population

219 residents of Limestone County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Limestone County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Limestone County ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Asian residents' share of Limestone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Limestone County is more Asian than neighboring Freestone County (0.1% Asian), Navarro County (0.8% Asian), and Robertson County (0.6% Asian). Limestone County is less Asian than neighboring Falls County (1.7% Asian), and McLennan County (1.7% Asian).

Limestone County's Hispanic Population

5,243 residents of Limestone County, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Limestone County is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Limestone County ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Limestone County's population has increased from 22.6% to 23.5%.

Limestone County is more Hispanic than neighboring Freestone County (17.2% Hispanic), and Robertson County (22.2% Hispanic). Limestone County is less Hispanic than neighboring Falls County (25% Hispanic), Navarro County (32.1% Hispanic), and McLennan County (27% Hispanic).

Limestone County's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Limestone County, 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 Limestone County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Limestone County ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Limestone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Limestone County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Falls County (0% Native American/Other). Limestone County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Navarro County (1% Native American/Other), and McLennan County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Limestone County's Multiracial Population

833 residents of Limestone County, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Limestone County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Limestone County ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Limestone County's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Limestone County is more Multiracial than neighboring McLennan County (3.3% Multiracial). Limestone County is less Multiracial than neighboring Freestone County (4.7% Multiracial), Falls County (5.4% Multiracial), Navarro County (6.5% Multiracial), and Robertson County (5.1% 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.