Nixon, TX Demographics

A map of Nixon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,801	1,914	80.7%	81.8%
White	330	326	14.8%	13.9%
Black	58	55	2.6%	2.3%
Native American/Other	42	6	1.9%	0.3%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.4%
Multiracial	0	31	0.0%	1.3%

Nixon, Texas has an estimated population of 2,231, a decrease from the 2,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% Hispanic, 14.8% White, 2.6% Black, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nixon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nixon 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 Nixon, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nixon is ranked the 700th 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). Nixon was ranked the 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nixon's White Population

330 residents of Nixon, or 14.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nixon is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Nixon ranks 1466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 13.9% to 14.8%.

Nixon is less White than neighboring Smiley (33% White), Stockdale (46.6% White), La Vernia (65.2% White), Poth (38% White), and Nordheim (65.8% White).

Nixon's Black Population

58 residents of Nixon, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nixon is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Nixon ranks 748th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Nixon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Nixon is more Black than neighboring Smiley (0% Black), La Vernia (2.4% Black), Poth (0% Black), and Nordheim (0% Black). Nixon is less Black than neighboring Stockdale (5.8% Black).

Nixon's Asian Population

0 residents of Nixon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nixon is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Nixon ranks 919th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Nixon's Hispanic Population

1,801 residents of Nixon, or 80.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nixon is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nixon ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Nixon's population has decreased from 81.8% to 80.7%.

Nixon is more Hispanic than neighboring Smiley (65.7% Hispanic), Stockdale (46% Hispanic), La Vernia (28.1% Hispanic), Poth (61% Hispanic), and Nordheim (32.1% Hispanic).

Nixon's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Nixon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nixon is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nixon ranks 1381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nixon's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.9%.

Nixon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smiley (0% Native American/Other), Stockdale (0.2% Native American/Other), Poth (0.6% Native American/Other), and Nordheim (0% Native American/Other). Nixon is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Vernia (2.2% Native American/Other).

Nixon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Nixon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nixon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nixon ranks 1389th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nixon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nixon's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Nixon is less Multiracial than neighboring Smiley (1.3% Multiracial), Stockdale (1.4% Multiracial), La Vernia (2.1% Multiracial), Poth (0.4% Multiracial), and Nordheim (2.1% 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.