Palisades, TX Demographics

A map of Palisades's Population by Race

Palisades, Texas has an estimated population of 265, a slight decrease from the 268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palisades, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palisades 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 Palisades, that probability was 34.4% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palisades is ranked the 1492nd 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). Palisades was ranked the 1465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palisades's White Population

202 residents of Palisades, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palisades is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Palisades ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisades's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Palisades's population has decreased from 79.9% to 76.2%.

Palisades is more White than neighboring Rockwell Place (69.1% White), Canyon (74.7% White), and Amarillo (51% White). Palisades is less White than neighboring Timbercreek Canyon (87.1% White), and Lake Tanglewood (83.7% White).

Palisades's Black Population

0 residents of Palisades, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palisades is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Palisades ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisades's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Palisades's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Palisades is less Black than neighboring Timbercreek Canyon (2.1% Black), Canyon (3.1% Black), and Amarillo (7.1% Black).

Palisades's Asian Population

0 residents of Palisades, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palisades is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Palisades ranks 928th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Palisades is less Asian than neighboring Timbercreek Canyon (0.9% Asian), Lake Tanglewood (0.2% Asian), Canyon (0.9% Asian), and Amarillo (3.7% Asian).

Palisades's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Palisades, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palisades is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Palisades ranks 1485th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisades's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 83.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Palisades's population has increased from 11.6% to 21.5%.

Palisades is more Hispanic than neighboring Timbercreek Canyon (7.6% Hispanic), Lake Tanglewood (9.6% Hispanic), and Canyon (19.5% Hispanic). Palisades is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockwell Place (30.2% Hispanic), and Amarillo (34.2% Hispanic).

Palisades's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Palisades, 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 Palisades is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Palisades ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisades's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palisades's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Palisades is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Tanglewood (0.5% Native American/Other), Canyon (0.1% Native American/Other), and Amarillo (0.7% Native American/Other).

Palisades's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Palisades, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palisades is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Palisades ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisades's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Palisades's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.3%.

Palisades is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockwell Place (0.7% Multiracial), and Canyon (1.6% Multiracial). Palisades is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Tanglewood (6.1% Multiracial), and Amarillo (3.4% 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.