San Perlita, TX Demographics

A map of San Perlita's Population by Race

San Perlita, Texas has an estimated population of 462, a large decrease from the 538 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% Hispanic, 4.1% 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 Perlita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Perlita has become slightly 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 San Perlita, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 7.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Perlita is ranked the 1295th 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 Perlita was ranked the 1224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Perlita's White Population

19 residents of San Perlita, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Perlita is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Perlita ranks 1621st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Perlita's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of San Perlita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

San Perlita is more White than neighboring Santa Monica (0% White), Los Angeles (0% White), and Ranchette Estates (0% White). San Perlita is less White than neighboring Raymondville (8.7% White), and Lyford (5.5% White).

San Perlita's Black Population

0 residents of San Perlita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Perlita is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Perlita ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

San Perlita is less Black than neighboring Raymondville (3% Black).

San Perlita's Asian Population

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

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

San Perlita is less Asian than neighboring Raymondville (0.2% Asian).

San Perlita's Hispanic Population

443 residents of San Perlita, or 95.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Perlita is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Perlita ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Perlita's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of San Perlita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.9%.

San Perlita is more Hispanic than neighboring Raymondville (87% Hispanic), and Lyford (94.5% Hispanic). San Perlita is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Monica (100% Hispanic), Los Angeles (100% Hispanic), and Ranchette Estates (100% Hispanic).

San Perlita's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Perlita, 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 Perlita is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Perlita ranks 1530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Perlita's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of San Perlita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Perlita's Multiracial Population

0 residents of San Perlita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Perlita is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Perlita ranks 1545th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Perlita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Perlita's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

San Perlita is less Multiracial than neighboring Raymondville (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.