Port Aransas, TX Demographics

A map of Port Aransas's Population by Race

Port Aransas, Texas has an estimated population of 3,268, a large increase from the 2,904 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.2% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Aransas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 27.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Aransas is ranked the 548th 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). Port Aransas was ranked the 580th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Aransas's White Population

2,772 residents of Port Aransas, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Aransas is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Port Aransas ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Port Aransas's population has decreased from 86.0% to 84.8%.

Port Aransas is more White than neighboring Aransas Pass (47.1% White), Ingleside (50.4% White), Ingleside on the Bay (74.9% White), and Corpus Christi (29.2% White). Port Aransas is less White than neighboring Falman (100% White).

Port Aransas's Black Population

27 residents of Port Aransas, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Aransas is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Port Aransas ranks 1407th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's Black population has grown by an estimated 575.0%. Black residents' share of Port Aransas's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Port Aransas is more Black than neighboring Ingleside on the Bay (0% Black), and Falman (0% Black). Port Aransas is less Black than neighboring Aransas Pass (1.7% Black), Ingleside (1.1% Black), and Corpus Christi (3.8% Black).

Port Aransas's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Aransas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Aransas is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Port Aransas ranks 367th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Aransas's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Port Aransas is less Asian than neighboring Aransas Pass (1.7% Asian), Ingleside (0.6% Asian), Ingleside on the Bay (0.1% Asian), and Corpus Christi (2.5% Asian).

Port Aransas's Hispanic Population

179 residents of Port Aransas, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Aransas is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Port Aransas ranks 1681st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Aransas's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.5%.

Port Aransas is more Hispanic than neighboring Falman (0% Hispanic). Port Aransas is less Hispanic than neighboring Aransas Pass (46.2% Hispanic), Ingleside (43.3% Hispanic), Ingleside on the Bay (18.4% Hispanic), and Corpus Christi (62% Hispanic).

Port Aransas's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Port Aransas, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Aransas is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Aransas ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Aransas's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Port Aransas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aransas Pass (0.8% Native American/Other), Ingleside on the Bay (0% Native American/Other), Falman (0% Native American/Other), and Corpus Christi (0.5% Native American/Other). Port Aransas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ingleside (2.5% Native American/Other).

Port Aransas's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Port Aransas, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Aransas is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Port Aransas ranks 594th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Aransas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Aransas's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.2%.

Port Aransas is more Multiracial than neighboring Aransas Pass (2.5% Multiracial), Ingleside (2.2% Multiracial), Ingleside on the Bay (6.6% Multiracial), Falman (0% Multiracial), and Corpus Christi (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.