San Carlos, TX Demographics
A map of San Carlos's Population by Race
San Carlos, Texas has an estimated population of 3,678, a large increase from the 3,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% Hispanic, 2.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Carlos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
San Carlos is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 San Carlos, that probability was 4.5% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
San Carlos is ranked the 514th 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). San Carlos was ranked the 555th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
San Carlos's White Population
94 residents of San Carlos, or 2.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Carlos is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Carlos ranks 1715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's White population has grown by an estimated 67.9%. White residents' share of San Carlos's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.6%.
San Carlos is more White than neighboring Murillo (0.9% White), and Elsa (1.7% White). San Carlos is less White than neighboring La Blanca (4.4% White), Muniz (4.1% White), and César Chávez (9.3% White).
San Carlos's Black Population
0 residents of San Carlos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Carlos is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Carlos ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
San Carlos's Asian Population
0 residents of San Carlos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Carlos is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. San Carlos ranks 1307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
San Carlos's Hispanic Population
3,584 residents of San Carlos, or 97.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Carlos is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Carlos ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.4%.
San Carlos is more Hispanic than neighboring La Blanca (95.6% Hispanic), Muniz (95.9% Hispanic), and César Chávez (90.7% Hispanic). San Carlos is less Hispanic than neighboring Murillo (99.1% Hispanic), and Elsa (98.3% Hispanic).
San Carlos's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of San Carlos, 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 San Carlos is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Carlos ranks 1446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
San Carlos's Multiracial Population
0 residents of San Carlos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Carlos is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Carlos ranks 1622nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Carlos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
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.