Payne Springs, TX Demographics

A map of Payne Springs's Population by Race

Payne Springs, Texas has an estimated population of 1,201, a dramatic increase from the 741 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Payne Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Payne Springs 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 Payne Springs, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Payne Springs is ranked the 945th 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). Payne Springs was ranked the 1102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Payne Springs's White Population

1,061 residents of Payne Springs, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Payne Springs is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Payne Springs ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payne Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. White residents' share of Payne Springs's population has decreased from 89.9% to 88.3%.

Payne Springs is more White than neighboring Eustace (77.5% White), and Mabank (87.7% White). Payne Springs is less White than neighboring Enchanted Oaks (92.2% White), Gun Barrel City (90.1% White), and Tool (88.4% White).

Payne Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Payne Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Payne Springs is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Payne Springs ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Payne Springs is less Black than neighboring Gun Barrel City (1.4% Black), and Mabank (3.1% Black).

Payne Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of Payne Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Payne Springs is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Payne Springs ranks 890th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Payne Springs is less Asian than neighboring Gun Barrel City (0.4% Asian), Eustace (1.5% Asian), Tool (3.1% Asian), and Mabank (0.8% Asian).

Payne Springs's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Payne Springs, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Payne Springs is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Payne Springs ranks 1770th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payne Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 185.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Payne Springs's population has increased from 5.4% to 9.5%.

Payne Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Enchanted Oaks (3.3% Hispanic), Gun Barrel City (5.5% Hispanic), Tool (3.6% Hispanic), and Mabank (6.2% Hispanic). Payne Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Eustace (15.1% Hispanic).

Payne Springs's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Payne Springs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Payne Springs is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Payne Springs ranks 380th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payne Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Payne Springs's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Payne Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Enchanted Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Gun Barrel City (0.2% Native American/Other), Eustace (0% Native American/Other), Tool (0% Native American/Other), and Mabank (0% Native American/Other).

Payne Springs's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Payne Springs, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Payne Springs is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Payne Springs ranks 986th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Payne Springs's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Payne Springs's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Payne Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Enchanted Oaks (4.5% Multiracial), Gun Barrel City (2.4% Multiracial), Eustace (5.9% Multiracial), Tool (4.8% Multiracial), and Mabank (2.2% 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.