Praesel, TX Demographics

A map of Praesel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	127	258	47.9%	57.8%
Hispanic	71	153	26.8%	34.3%
Multiracial	67	19	25.3%	4.3%
Black	0	14	0.0%	3.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Praesel, Texas has an estimated population of 265, a dramatic decrease from the 446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% White, 26.8% Hispanic, 25.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Praesel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Praesel has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Praesel, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Praesel is ranked the 1492nd 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). Praesel was ranked the 1293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Praesel's White Population

127 residents of Praesel, or 47.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Praesel is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Praesel ranks 847th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Praesel's White population has declined by an estimated 50.8%. White residents' share of Praesel's population has decreased from 57.8% to 47.9%.

Praesel is more White than neighboring Milano (42.7% White), and Cameron (32.5% White). Praesel is less White than neighboring Rockdale (65.6% White), Thorndale (59.4% White), and Lexington (72% White).

Praesel's Black Population

0 residents of Praesel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Praesel is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Praesel ranks 655th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Praesel's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Praesel's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Praesel is less Black than neighboring Rockdale (6% Black), Milano (37.4% Black), Thorndale (10.2% Black), Lexington (6.4% Black), and Cameron (17.6% Black).

Praesel's Asian Population

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

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

Praesel is less Asian than neighboring Rockdale (1.8% Asian).

Praesel's Hispanic Population

71 residents of Praesel, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Praesel is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Praesel ranks 830th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Praesel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Praesel's population has decreased from 34.3% to 26.8%.

Praesel is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockdale (23.9% Hispanic), Milano (14.6% Hispanic), Thorndale (24.4% Hispanic), and Lexington (19.6% Hispanic). Praesel is less Hispanic than neighboring Cameron (48% Hispanic).

Praesel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Praesel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Praesel is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Praesel ranks 1170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Praesel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Praesel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Praesel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockdale (0.1% Native American/Other).

Praesel's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Praesel, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Praesel is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Praesel ranks 476th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Praesel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 252.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Praesel's population has increased from 4.3% to 25.3%.

Praesel is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockdale (2.5% Multiracial), Milano (5.3% Multiracial), Thorndale (5.9% Multiracial), Lexington (1.9% Multiracial), and Cameron (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.