Pearsall, TX Demographics

A map of Pearsall's Population by Race

Pearsall, Texas has an estimated population of 9,045, a large increase from the 7,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% Hispanic, 5.5% White, 3.9% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pearsall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pearsall has become less 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 Pearsall, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pearsall is ranked the 285th 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). Pearsall was ranked the 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pearsall's White Population

497 residents of Pearsall, or 5.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pearsall is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Pearsall ranks 1495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's White population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. White residents' share of Pearsall's population has decreased from 10.9% to 5.5%.

Pearsall is more White than neighboring Moore (0% White), and Yancey (0% White). Pearsall is less White than neighboring North Pearsall (59.5% White), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (14.1% White), and Dilley (16.8% White).

Pearsall's Black Population

353 residents of Pearsall, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pearsall is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Pearsall ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's Black population has grown by an estimated 828.9%. Black residents' share of Pearsall's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.9%.

Pearsall is more Black than neighboring North Pearsall (0% Black), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Black), and Yancey (0% Black). Pearsall is less Black than neighboring Moore (4.8% Black), and Dilley (5.7% Black).

Pearsall's Asian Population

11 residents of Pearsall, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pearsall is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Pearsall ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Pearsall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Pearsall is more Asian than neighboring North Pearsall (0% Asian), Moore (0% Asian), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Asian), and Yancey (0% Asian). Pearsall is less Asian than neighboring Dilley (2.4% Asian).

Pearsall's Hispanic Population

8,063 residents of Pearsall, or 89.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pearsall is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pearsall ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pearsall's population has increased from 87.1% to 89.1%.

Pearsall is more Hispanic than neighboring North Pearsall (40.5% Hispanic), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (85.9% Hispanic), and Dilley (73.3% Hispanic). Pearsall is less Hispanic than neighboring Moore (95.2% Hispanic), and Yancey (100% Hispanic).

Pearsall's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Pearsall, 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 Pearsall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pearsall ranks 470th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pearsall's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Pearsall is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Pearsall (0% Native American/Other), Moore (0% Native American/Other), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Native American/Other), and Yancey (0% Native American/Other). Pearsall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dilley (1.1% Native American/Other).

Pearsall's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Pearsall, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pearsall is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pearsall ranks 1577th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearsall's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pearsall's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Pearsall is more Multiracial than neighboring North Pearsall (0% Multiracial), Moore (0% Multiracial), Hilltop CDP (Frio County) (0% Multiracial), Dilley (0.8% Multiracial), and Yancey (0% 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.