Navasota, TX Demographics

A map of Navasota's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,166	3,136	37.1%	41.0%
White	3,113	2,255	36.4%	29.5%
Black	2,072	2,018	24.3%	26.4%
Multiracial	166	180	1.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	25	28	0.3%	0.4%
Asian	0	26	0.0%	0.3%

Navasota, Texas has an estimated population of 8,542, a large increase from the 7,643 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.1% Hispanic, 36.4% White, 24.3% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Navasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Navasota is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Navasota, that probability was 67.4% in 2020 and 67.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Navasota is ranked the 302nd 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). Navasota was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Navasota's White Population

3,113 residents of Navasota, or 36.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Navasota is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Navasota ranks 1310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's White population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. White residents' share of Navasota's population has increased from 29.5% to 36.4%.

Navasota is more White than neighboring Clay (0% White). Navasota is less White than neighboring Anderson (65.3% White), Pinebrook (56.7% White), Plantersville (62.2% White), and College Station (59.4% White).

Navasota's Black Population

2,072 residents of Navasota, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Navasota is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Navasota ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Navasota's population has decreased from 26.4% to 24.3%.

Navasota is more Black than neighboring Anderson (13.4% Black), Pinebrook (0% Black), Plantersville (11.2% Black), and College Station (8.1% Black). Navasota is less Black than neighboring Clay (75% Black).

Navasota's Asian Population

0 residents of Navasota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Navasota is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Navasota ranks 957th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Navasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Navasota is less Asian than neighboring College Station (9.8% Asian).

Navasota's Hispanic Population

3,166 residents of Navasota, or 37.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Navasota is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Navasota ranks 726th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Navasota's population has decreased from 41.0% to 37.1%.

Navasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Anderson (14.4% Hispanic), Pinebrook (0% Hispanic), Plantersville (23.7% Hispanic), Clay (25% Hispanic), and College Station (18.9% Hispanic).

Navasota's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Navasota, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Navasota is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Navasota ranks 1267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Navasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Navasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinebrook (0% Native American/Other), Plantersville (0% Native American/Other), and Clay (0% Native American/Other). Navasota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anderson (1% Native American/Other), and College Station (0.7% Native American/Other).

Navasota's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Navasota, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Navasota is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Navasota ranks 1131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navasota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Navasota's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

Navasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Clay (0% Multiracial). Navasota is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (5.9% Multiracial), Pinebrook (43.3% Multiracial), Plantersville (2.9% Multiracial), and College Station (3.1% 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.