Pleasanton, TX Demographics

A map of Pleasanton's Population by Race

Pleasanton, Texas has an estimated population of 11,011, an increase from the 10,648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.3% Hispanic, 38.1% White, 2.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pleasanton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pleasanton is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Pleasanton, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pleasanton is ranked the 251st 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). Pleasanton was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pleasanton's White Population

4,195 residents of Pleasanton, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pleasanton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Pleasanton ranks 1168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Pleasanton's population has decreased from 40.6% to 38.1%.

Pleasanton is more White than neighboring Poteet (5.8% White), Christine (2.7% White), and Charlotte (6.3% White). Pleasanton is less White than neighboring Jourdanton (50% White), and Leming (40.5% White).

Pleasanton's Black Population

310 residents of Pleasanton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pleasanton is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Pleasanton ranks 1121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's Black population has grown by an estimated 318.9%. Black residents' share of Pleasanton's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.8%.

Pleasanton is more Black than neighboring Jourdanton (1.4% Black), Poteet (0.2% Black), Leming (0% Black), Christine (0% Black), and Charlotte (0% Black).

Pleasanton's Asian Population

95 residents of Pleasanton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pleasanton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Pleasanton ranks 788th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of Pleasanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Pleasanton is more Asian than neighboring Poteet (0.3% Asian), Leming (0% Asian), Christine (0% Asian), and Charlotte (0% Asian). Pleasanton is less Asian than neighboring Jourdanton (3.5% Asian).

Pleasanton's Hispanic Population

6,309 residents of Pleasanton, or 57.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pleasanton is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pleasanton ranks 558th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pleasanton's population has increased from 55.1% to 57.3%.

Pleasanton is more Hispanic than neighboring Jourdanton (40% Hispanic). Pleasanton is less Hispanic than neighboring Poteet (93.6% Hispanic), Leming (59.5% Hispanic), Christine (97.3% Hispanic), and Charlotte (93.7% Hispanic).

Pleasanton's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pleasanton ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pleasanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pleasanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jourdanton (0.1% Native American/Other), Poteet (0% Native American/Other), Leming (0% Native American/Other), Christine (0% Native American/Other), and Charlotte (0% Native American/Other).

Pleasanton's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Pleasanton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pleasanton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pleasanton ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasanton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pleasanton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.6%.

Pleasanton is more Multiracial than neighboring Poteet (0% Multiracial), Leming (0% Multiracial), Christine (0% Multiracial), and Charlotte (0% Multiracial). Pleasanton is less Multiracial than neighboring Jourdanton (5.1% 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.