Schulenburg, TX Demographics

A map of Schulenburg's Population by Race

Schulenburg, Texas has an estimated population of 2,768, an increase from the 2,633 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% White, 38.4% Hispanic, 12.7% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schulenburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schulenburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Schulenburg, that probability was 60.7% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schulenburg is ranked the 614th 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). Schulenburg was ranked the 611th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schulenburg's White Population

1,279 residents of Schulenburg, or 46.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schulenburg is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Schulenburg ranks 946th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schulenburg's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Schulenburg's population has decreased from 53.4% to 46.2%.

Schulenburg is more White than neighboring Flatonia (31.9% White). Schulenburg is less White than neighboring Weimar (47.1% White), La Grange (56.2% White), Hallettsville (61.5% White), and Plum (71.7% White).

Schulenburg's Black Population

352 residents of Schulenburg, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schulenburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Schulenburg ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schulenburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Schulenburg's population has decreased from 14.4% to 12.7%.

Schulenburg is more Black than neighboring Flatonia (3.3% Black), La Grange (12.3% Black), and Plum (5.1% Black). Schulenburg is less Black than neighboring Weimar (21.3% Black), and Hallettsville (16% Black).

Schulenburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Schulenburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schulenburg is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Schulenburg ranks 699th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Schulenburg is less Asian than neighboring Weimar (0.4% Asian), Flatonia (0.4% Asian), La Grange (0.1% Asian), and Hallettsville (0.7% Asian).

Schulenburg's Hispanic Population

1,063 residents of Schulenburg, or 38.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schulenburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schulenburg ranks 926th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schulenburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Schulenburg's population has increased from 29.5% to 38.4%.

Schulenburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Weimar (30% Hispanic), La Grange (26.8% Hispanic), Hallettsville (19.9% Hispanic), and Plum (0% Hispanic). Schulenburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Flatonia (64.4% Hispanic).

Schulenburg's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Schulenburg, 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 Schulenburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schulenburg ranks 1120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schulenburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schulenburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Schulenburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weimar (0% Native American/Other), Flatonia (0% Native American/Other), La Grange (0.2% Native American/Other), Hallettsville (0% Native American/Other), and Plum (0% Native American/Other).

Schulenburg's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Schulenburg, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schulenburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Schulenburg ranks 1317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schulenburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Schulenburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Schulenburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Weimar (1.1% Multiracial), and Flatonia (0% Multiracial). Schulenburg is less Multiracial than neighboring La Grange (4.5% Multiracial), Hallettsville (1.8% Multiracial), and Plum (23.2% 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.