Shallowater, TX Demographics

A map of Shallowater's Population by Race

Shallowater, Texas has an estimated population of 2,955, a less than 1% change from the 2,964 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% White, 37.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shallowater, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shallowater 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 Shallowater, that probability was 44.2% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shallowater is ranked the 586th 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). Shallowater was ranked the 574th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shallowater's White Population

1,723 residents of Shallowater, or 58.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shallowater is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Shallowater ranks 570th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's White population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Shallowater's population has decreased from 70.2% to 58.3%.

Shallowater is more White than neighboring Lubbock (49.6% White), Smyer (46.4% White), and Anton (32.9% White). Shallowater is less White than neighboring New Deal (67.8% White), and Wolfforth (63.2% White).

Shallowater's Black Population

14 residents of Shallowater, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shallowater is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Shallowater ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Shallowater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Shallowater is more Black than neighboring New Deal (0% Black). Shallowater is less Black than neighboring Lubbock (7.7% Black), Wolfforth (0.8% Black), Smyer (4.1% Black), and Anton (11.6% Black).

Shallowater's Asian Population

4 residents of Shallowater, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shallowater is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Shallowater ranks 1285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Shallowater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Shallowater is more Asian than neighboring New Deal (0% Asian), Smyer (0% Asian), and Anton (0% Asian). Shallowater is less Asian than neighboring Lubbock (2.7% Asian).

Shallowater's Hispanic Population

1,106 residents of Shallowater, or 37.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shallowater is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shallowater ranks 1012th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Shallowater's population has increased from 25.4% to 37.4%.

Shallowater is more Hispanic than neighboring New Deal (28.4% Hispanic), Lubbock (36.6% Hispanic), and Wolfforth (32.5% Hispanic). Shallowater is less Hispanic than neighboring Smyer (39.9% Hispanic), and Anton (49.5% Hispanic).

Shallowater's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Shallowater, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shallowater is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Shallowater ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shallowater's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Shallowater is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Deal (0% Native American/Other), Smyer (0% Native American/Other), and Anton (0% Native American/Other). Shallowater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wolfforth (0.6% Native American/Other).

Shallowater's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Shallowater, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shallowater is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Shallowater ranks 1154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shallowater's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Shallowater's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

Shallowater is more Multiracial than neighboring Lubbock (2.8% Multiracial), and Wolfforth (2.9% Multiracial). Shallowater is less Multiracial than neighboring New Deal (3.7% Multiracial), Smyer (9.6% Multiracial), and Anton (6.1% 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.