Sanctuary, TX Demographics

A map of Sanctuary's Population by Race

Sanctuary, Texas has an estimated population of 304, a decrease from the 337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sanctuary, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sanctuary is ranked the 1444th 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). Sanctuary was ranked the 1389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sanctuary's White Population

240 residents of Sanctuary, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sanctuary is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sanctuary ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's White population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Sanctuary's population has decreased from 88.7% to 78.9%.

Sanctuary is more White than neighboring Azle (75.9% White), Pelican Bay (62.5% White), and Springtown (76.6% White). Sanctuary is less White than neighboring Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties) (86% White), and Briar (88.5% White).

Sanctuary's Black Population

7 residents of Sanctuary, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sanctuary is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sanctuary ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Black residents' share of Sanctuary's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.3%.

Sanctuary is more Black than neighboring Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties) (0.5% Black), Azle (1.6% Black), Pelican Bay (0.7% Black), Briar (0% Black), and Springtown (0.5% Black).

Sanctuary's Asian Population

0 residents of Sanctuary, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sanctuary is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sanctuary ranks 1010th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sanctuary's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sanctuary is less Asian than neighboring Azle (0.9% Asian), and Briar (1.2% Asian).

Sanctuary's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Sanctuary, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sanctuary is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sanctuary ranks 1727th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Sanctuary's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.2%.

Sanctuary is less Hispanic than neighboring Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties) (10.1% Hispanic), Azle (16.4% Hispanic), Pelican Bay (35.1% Hispanic), Briar (8.3% Hispanic), and Springtown (13.4% Hispanic).

Sanctuary's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Sanctuary, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sanctuary is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sanctuary ranks 1341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sanctuary's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Sanctuary is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pelican Bay (0.1% Native American/Other), and Springtown (0.1% Native American/Other). Sanctuary is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties) (1.2% Native American/Other), Azle (2% Native American/Other), and Briar (1.1% Native American/Other).

Sanctuary's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Sanctuary, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sanctuary is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sanctuary ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanctuary's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 135.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sanctuary's population has increased from 4.2% to 10.9%.

Sanctuary is more Multiracial than neighboring Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties) (2.2% Multiracial), Azle (3.4% Multiracial), Pelican Bay (1.6% Multiracial), Briar (0.9% Multiracial), and Springtown (9.5% 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.