Miles, TX Demographics
A map of Miles's Population by Race
Miles, Texas has an estimated population of 1,030, a large increase from the 875 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% Hispanic, 42.0% White, 1.0% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Miles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Miles is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Miles, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Miles is ranked the 1005th 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). Miles was ranked the 1041st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Miles's White Population
433 residents of Miles, or 42.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Miles is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Miles ranks 864th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Miles's population has decreased from 56.8% to 42.0%.
Miles is less White than neighboring Rowena (72.4% White), Ballinger (57.7% White), Paint Rock (77.7% White), Bronte (67.7% White), and San Angelo (48.3% White).
Miles's Black Population
10 residents of Miles, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Miles is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Miles ranks 1359th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's Black population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Black residents' share of Miles's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.
Miles is more Black than neighboring Rowena (0% Black), Paint Rock (0% Black), and Bronte (0% Black). Miles is less Black than neighboring Ballinger (6.8% Black), and San Angelo (4% Black).
Miles's Asian Population
0 residents of Miles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Miles is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Miles ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Miles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Miles is less Asian than neighboring Ballinger (0.3% Asian), and San Angelo (1.4% Asian).
Miles's Hispanic Population
579 residents of Miles, or 56.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Miles is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Miles ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Miles's population has increased from 41.1% to 56.2%.
Miles is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowena (16.1% Hispanic), Ballinger (33.3% Hispanic), Paint Rock (19.1% Hispanic), Bronte (28.3% Hispanic), and San Angelo (42.9% Hispanic).
Miles's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Miles, 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 Miles is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Miles ranks 1509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Miles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Miles is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Angelo (0.7% Native American/Other).
Miles's Multiracial Population
8 residents of Miles, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Miles is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Miles ranks 1297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Miles's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Miles's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.
Miles is less Multiracial than neighboring Rowena (11.6% Multiracial), Ballinger (1.8% Multiracial), Paint Rock (3.1% Multiracial), Bronte (3.9% Multiracial), and San Angelo (2.7% 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.