Powderly, TX Demographics

A map of Powderly's Population by Race

Powderly, Texas has an estimated population of 1,140, a decrease from the 1,261 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 8.8% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powderly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powderly has become considerably 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 Powderly, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powderly is ranked the 964th 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). Powderly was ranked the 899th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Powderly's White Population

999 residents of Powderly, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powderly is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Powderly ranks 170th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Powderly's population has increased from 84.0% to 87.6%.

Powderly is more White than neighboring Grant (54% White), Reno city (Lamar County) (86.6% White), Paris (57.4% White), Sun Valley (38.8% White), and Blossom (60.1% White).

Powderly's Black Population

100 residents of Powderly, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powderly is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Powderly ranks 597th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Black population has grown by an estimated 112.8%. Black residents' share of Powderly's population has increased from 3.7% to 8.8%.

Powderly is more Black than neighboring Reno city (Lamar County) (2.5% Black), Sun Valley (0% Black), and Blossom (3.9% Black). Powderly is less Black than neighboring Grant (31.8% Black), and Paris (21.9% Black).

Powderly's Asian Population

0 residents of Powderly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powderly is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Powderly ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Powderly is less Asian than neighboring Reno city (Lamar County) (2.4% Asian), and Paris (1.4% Asian).

Powderly's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Powderly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powderly is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Powderly ranks 1803rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Powderly is less Hispanic than neighboring Reno city (Lamar County) (3.1% Hispanic), Paris (11.9% Hispanic), Sun Valley (55.1% Hispanic), and Blossom (26.8% Hispanic).

Powderly's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Powderly, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Powderly is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Powderly ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powderly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Powderly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Reno city (Lamar County) (1.2% Native American/Other), Paris (1.2% Native American/Other), Sun Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Blossom (0.1% Native American/Other). Powderly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grant (6.3% Native American/Other).

Powderly's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Powderly, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powderly is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Powderly ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powderly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Powderly's population has decreased from 6.1% to 1.4%.

Powderly is less Multiracial than neighboring Grant (8% Multiracial), Reno city (Lamar County) (4.2% Multiracial), Paris (6.2% Multiracial), Sun Valley (6.1% Multiracial), and Blossom (9.1% 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.