Lockhart, TX Demographics

A map of Lockhart's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,056	7,601	52.6%	52.9%
White	5,996	5,314	39.1%	37.0%
Black	826	931	5.4%	6.5%
Multiracial	367	340	2.4%	2.4%
Asian	81	96	0.5%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	97	0.0%	0.7%

Lockhart, Texas has an estimated population of 15,326, an increase from the 14,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% Hispanic, 39.1% White, 5.4% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lockhart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lockhart 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 Lockhart, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lockhart is ranked the 206th 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). Lockhart was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lockhart's White Population

5,996 residents of Lockhart, or 39.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lockhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Lockhart ranks 1221st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Lockhart's population has increased from 37.0% to 39.1%.

Lockhart is more White than neighboring Uhland (17.9% White), Niederwald (29.1% White), Martindale (38.6% White), and Mustang Ridge (23.6% White). Lockhart is less White than neighboring Staples (48.6% White).

Lockhart's Black Population

826 residents of Lockhart, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lockhart is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Lockhart ranks 459th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of Lockhart's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.4%.

Lockhart is more Black than neighboring Uhland (2.3% Black), Martindale (0.5% Black), Mustang Ridge (0.5% Black), and Staples (0% Black). Lockhart is less Black than neighboring Niederwald (8% Black).

Lockhart's Asian Population

81 residents of Lockhart, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lockhart is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Lockhart ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Asian residents' share of Lockhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lockhart is more Asian than neighboring Uhland (0.1% Asian), Niederwald (0% Asian), Martindale (0% Asian), Mustang Ridge (0% Asian), and Staples (0% Asian).

Lockhart's Hispanic Population

8,056 residents of Lockhart, or 52.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lockhart is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lockhart ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lockhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 52.6%.

Lockhart is more Hispanic than neighboring Staples (33.7% Hispanic). Lockhart is less Hispanic than neighboring Uhland (67.5% Hispanic), Niederwald (62.4% Hispanic), Martindale (59.2% Hispanic), and Mustang Ridge (74.3% Hispanic).

Lockhart's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lockhart, 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 Lockhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lockhart ranks 855th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lockhart's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Lockhart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uhland (11.5% Native American/Other).

Lockhart's Multiracial Population

367 residents of Lockhart, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lockhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lockhart ranks 1130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lockhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Lockhart is more Multiracial than neighboring Uhland (0.6% Multiracial), Niederwald (0.6% Multiracial), Martindale (1.7% Multiracial), and Mustang Ridge (1.6% Multiracial). Lockhart is less Multiracial than neighboring Staples (17.7% 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.