Rhome, TX Demographics

A map of Rhome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,161	1,212	68.3%	74.4%
Hispanic	430	296	25.3%	18.2%
Multiracial	56	89	3.3%	5.5%
Black	25	7	1.5%	0.4%
Native American/Other	16	13	0.9%	0.8%
Asian	11	13	0.6%	0.8%

Rhome, Texas has an estimated population of 1,699, an increase from the 1,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rhome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rhome has become considerably 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 Rhome, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 46.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rhome is ranked the 804th 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). Rhome was ranked the 798th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rhome's White Population

1,161 residents of Rhome, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rhome is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rhome ranks 456th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Rhome's population has decreased from 74.4% to 68.3%.

Rhome is more White than neighboring Aurora (52.5% White), New Fairview (45% White), Newark (62.4% White), and Boyd (65.1% White). Rhome is less White than neighboring Pecan Acres (85.9% White).

Rhome's Black Population

25 residents of Rhome, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rhome is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rhome ranks 1241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's Black population has grown by an estimated 257.1%. Black residents' share of Rhome's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Rhome is more Black than neighboring New Fairview (0.3% Black), Newark (0.3% Black), and Pecan Acres (0.3% Black). Rhome is less Black than neighboring Aurora (2.3% Black), and Boyd (2% Black).

Rhome's Asian Population

11 residents of Rhome, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rhome is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rhome ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Rhome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Rhome is more Asian than neighboring Aurora (0% Asian), New Fairview (0.2% Asian), and Boyd (0% Asian).

Rhome's Hispanic Population

430 residents of Rhome, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rhome is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rhome ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rhome's population has increased from 18.2% to 25.3%.

Rhome is more Hispanic than neighboring Pecan Acres (8.5% Hispanic). Rhome is less Hispanic than neighboring Aurora (41.8% Hispanic), New Fairview (51.3% Hispanic), Newark (34.7% Hispanic), and Boyd (28.1% Hispanic).

Rhome's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Rhome, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rhome is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rhome ranks 669th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rhome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Rhome is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Fairview (0.3% Native American/Other), Newark (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pecan Acres (0.3% Native American/Other). Rhome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aurora (1.7% Native American/Other), and Boyd (2.4% Native American/Other).

Rhome's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Rhome, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rhome is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rhome ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhome's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rhome's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.3%.

Rhome is more Multiracial than neighboring Aurora (1.8% Multiracial), New Fairview (2.9% Multiracial), Newark (1.8% Multiracial), and Boyd (2.4% Multiracial). Rhome is less Multiracial than neighboring Pecan Acres (4.3% 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.