Overton, TX Demographics

A map of Overton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,380	1,653	56.5%	72.7%
Hispanic	492	139	20.1%	6.1%
Black	331	349	13.5%	15.3%
Multiracial	241	97	9.9%	4.3%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	24	0.0%	1.1%

Overton, Texas has an estimated population of 2,444, an increase from the 2,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.5% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 13.5% Black, 9.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Overton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Overton has become considerably 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 Overton, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Overton is ranked the 663rd 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). Overton was ranked the 663rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Overton's White Population

1,380 residents of Overton, or 56.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Overton is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Overton ranks 506th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Overton's population has decreased from 72.7% to 56.5%.

Overton is more White than neighboring Kilgore (49.5% White). Overton is less White than neighboring New London (81.1% White), Arp (84.1% White), Liberty City (81.3% White), and New Chapel Hill (68.4% White).

Overton's Black Population

331 residents of Overton, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Overton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Overton ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Overton's population has decreased from 15.3% to 13.5%.

Overton is more Black than neighboring New London (2.9% Black), Arp (2.8% Black), Liberty City (2.3% Black), and New Chapel Hill (5.8% Black). Overton is less Black than neighboring Kilgore (14% Black).

Overton's Asian Population

0 residents of Overton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Overton is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Overton ranks 730th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Overton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Overton is less Asian than neighboring New London (2% Asian), Arp (0.2% Asian), Kilgore (0.8% Asian), Liberty City (0.6% Asian), and New Chapel Hill (1.3% Asian).

Overton's Hispanic Population

492 residents of Overton, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Overton is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Overton ranks 1745th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 254.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Overton's population has increased from 6.1% to 20.1%.

Overton is more Hispanic than neighboring New London (2.1% Hispanic), Arp (3.2% Hispanic), Liberty City (4.8% Hispanic), and New Chapel Hill (17.3% Hispanic). Overton is less Hispanic than neighboring Kilgore (26.9% Hispanic).

Overton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Overton, 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 Overton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Overton ranks 394th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Overton's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Overton is less Native American/Other than neighboring New London (1.5% Native American/Other), Kilgore (0.5% Native American/Other), and Liberty City (2.1% Native American/Other).

Overton's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Overton, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Overton is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Overton ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Overton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 148.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Overton's population has increased from 4.3% to 9.9%.

Overton is more Multiracial than neighboring Arp (9.7% Multiracial), Kilgore (8.4% Multiracial), Liberty City (8.9% Multiracial), and New Chapel Hill (7.2% Multiracial). Overton is less Multiracial than neighboring New London (10.4% 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.