Sierra Blanca, TX Demographics

A map of Sierra Blanca's Population by Race

Sierra Blanca, Texas has an estimated population of 734, a dramatic increase from the 315 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% Hispanic, 37.1% White, 2.0% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sierra Blanca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sierra Blanca has become 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 Sierra Blanca, that probability was 47.4% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sierra Blanca is ranked the 1135th 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). Sierra Blanca was ranked the 1413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sierra Blanca's White Population

272 residents of Sierra Blanca, or 37.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sierra Blanca is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sierra Blanca ranks 1315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's White population has grown by an estimated 195.7%. White residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has increased from 29.2% to 37.1%.

Sierra Blanca is more White than neighboring Fort Hancock (9.2% White), Van Horn (13.6% White), Acala (6.9% White), and Tornillo (0% White). Sierra Blanca is less White than neighboring Dell City (52.4% White).

Sierra Blanca's Black Population

15 residents of Sierra Blanca, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sierra Blanca is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sierra Blanca ranks 1304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's Black population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Black residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.0%.

Sierra Blanca is more Black than neighboring Fort Hancock (0% Black), Van Horn (0.3% Black), Acala (0% Black), Dell City (0% Black), and Tornillo (0% Black).

Sierra Blanca's Asian Population

0 residents of Sierra Blanca, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sierra Blanca is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sierra Blanca ranks 240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Sierra Blanca is less Asian than neighboring Van Horn (1.4% Asian).

Sierra Blanca's Hispanic Population

434 residents of Sierra Blanca, or 59.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sierra Blanca is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sierra Blanca ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has decreased from 66.3% to 59.1%.

Sierra Blanca is more Hispanic than neighboring Dell City (47.6% Hispanic). Sierra Blanca is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Hancock (90.8% Hispanic), Van Horn (81.2% Hispanic), Acala (93.1% Hispanic), and Tornillo (100% Hispanic).

Sierra Blanca's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sierra Blanca, 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 Sierra Blanca is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sierra Blanca ranks 1314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sierra Blanca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Horn (3.4% Native American/Other).

Sierra Blanca's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Sierra Blanca, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sierra Blanca is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sierra Blanca ranks 1331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Blanca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sierra Blanca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Sierra Blanca is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Hancock (0% Multiracial), Van Horn (0.2% Multiracial), Acala (0% Multiracial), Dell City (0% Multiracial), and Tornillo (0% 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.