Navarro County Demographics

A map of Navarro County's Population by Race

Navarro County, Texas has an estimated population of 54,711, an increase from the 52,624 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 32.1% Hispanic, 9.1% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Navarro County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Navarro is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Navarro County, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Navarro County is ranked the 62nd most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Navarro County was ranked the 62nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Navarro County's White Population

27,636 residents of Navarro County, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Navarro County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Navarro County ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Navarro County's population has decreased from 51.3% to 50.5%.

Navarro County is more White than neighboring Kaufman County (48.8% White). Navarro County is less White than neighboring Ellis County (52.7% White), Freestone County (63.2% White), Limestone County (54.7% White), and Henderson County (73.9% White).

Navarro County's Black Population

4,983 residents of Navarro County, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Navarro County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Navarro County ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Navarro County's population has decreased from 11.9% to 9.1%.

Navarro County is more Black than neighboring Henderson County (5.1% Black). Navarro County is less Black than neighboring Ellis County (14.4% Black), Freestone County (14.5% Black), Limestone County (16.9% Black), and Kaufman County (18.4% Black).

Navarro County's Asian Population

462 residents of Navarro County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Navarro County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Navarro County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Navarro County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Navarro County is more Asian than neighboring Freestone County (0.1% Asian). Navarro County is less Asian than neighboring Limestone County (1% Asian), and Kaufman County (1.8% Asian).

Navarro County's Hispanic Population

17,568 residents of Navarro County, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Navarro County is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Navarro County ranks 114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Navarro County's population has increased from 30.5% to 32.1%.

Navarro County is more Hispanic than neighboring Ellis County (28.2% Hispanic), Freestone County (17.2% Hispanic), Limestone County (23.5% Hispanic), Kaufman County (27.4% Hispanic), and Henderson County (14.8% Hispanic).

Navarro County's Native American/Other Population

526 residents of Navarro County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Navarro County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Navarro County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Navarro County's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Navarro County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ellis County (0.7% Native American/Other), Freestone County (0.2% Native American/Other), Limestone County (0.2% Native American/Other), Kaufman County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Henderson County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Navarro County's Multiracial Population

3,536 residents of Navarro County, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Navarro County is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Navarro County ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Navarro County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Navarro County's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.5%.

Navarro County is more Multiracial than neighboring Ellis County (3.2% Multiracial), Freestone County (4.7% Multiracial), Limestone County (3.7% Multiracial), Kaufman County (3.3% Multiracial), and Henderson County (4.9% 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.