Riesel, TX Demographics

A map of Riesel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,181	848	81.3%	79.8%
Hispanic	203	135	14.0%	12.7%
Multiracial	43	47	3.0%	4.4%
Black	18	8	1.2%	0.8%
Asian	4	5	0.3%	0.5%
Native American/Other	4	19	0.3%	1.8%

Riesel, Texas has an estimated population of 1,453, a dramatic increase from the 1,062 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riesel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riesel has become 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 Riesel, that probability was 34.4% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riesel is ranked the 863rd 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). Riesel was ranked the 965th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riesel's White Population

1,181 residents of Riesel, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riesel is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Riesel ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's White population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. White residents' share of Riesel's population has increased from 79.8% to 81.3%.

Riesel is more White than neighboring Mart (54.1% White), Marlin (25.3% White), Golinda (48.4% White), and Robinson (62% White). Riesel is less White than neighboring Hallsburg (84% White).

Riesel's Black Population

18 residents of Riesel, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riesel is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Riesel ranks 1095th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's Black population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Black residents' share of Riesel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Riesel is more Black than neighboring Hallsburg (0% Black). Riesel is less Black than neighboring Mart (29.1% Black), Marlin (39.4% Black), Golinda (19.6% Black), and Robinson (6.6% Black).

Riesel's Asian Population

4 residents of Riesel, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riesel is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Riesel ranks 842nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Riesel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Riesel is more Asian than neighboring Hallsburg (0% Asian), and Mart (0% Asian). Riesel is less Asian than neighboring Marlin (4.4% Asian), Golinda (5.6% Asian), and Robinson (0.4% Asian).

Riesel's Hispanic Population

203 residents of Riesel, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riesel is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Riesel ranks 1429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Riesel's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.0%.

Riesel is more Hispanic than neighboring Hallsburg (13.8% Hispanic), and Mart (5.5% Hispanic). Riesel is less Hispanic than neighboring Marlin (27.8% Hispanic), Golinda (25.5% Hispanic), and Robinson (29.9% Hispanic).

Riesel's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Riesel, 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 Riesel is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Riesel ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riesel's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

Riesel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marlin (0% Native American/Other), Golinda (0% Native American/Other), and Robinson (0.1% Native American/Other). Riesel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mart (1% Native American/Other).

Riesel's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Riesel, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riesel is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Riesel ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riesel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Riesel's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.0%.

Riesel is more Multiracial than neighboring Hallsburg (2% Multiracial), Golinda (0.8% Multiracial), and Robinson (1% Multiracial). Riesel is less Multiracial than neighboring Mart (10.3% Multiracial), and Marlin (3.1% 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.