Snyder, TX Demographics
A map of Snyder's Population by Race
Snyder, Texas has an estimated population of 11,241, a slight decrease from the 11,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% Hispanic, 45.0% White, 2.1% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Snyder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Snyder 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 Snyder, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Snyder is ranked the 248th 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). Snyder was ranked the 240th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Snyder's White Population
5,056 residents of Snyder, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Snyder is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Snyder ranks 1127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Snyder's population has increased from 43.8% to 45.0%.
Snyder is more White than neighboring Fluvanna (10% White), and Loraine (31.9% White). Snyder is less White than neighboring Hermleigh (47.8% White), Colorado City (45.7% White), and Lake Colorado City (54% White).
Snyder's Black Population
240 residents of Snyder, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Snyder is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Snyder ranks 639th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Black residents' share of Snyder's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.
Snyder is more Black than neighboring Hermleigh (0% Black), Fluvanna (0% Black), and Lake Colorado City (0% Black). Snyder is less Black than neighboring Colorado City (7% Black), and Loraine (2.3% Black).
Snyder's Asian Population
132 residents of Snyder, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Snyder is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Snyder ranks 667th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.4%. Asian residents' share of Snyder's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.
Snyder is more Asian than neighboring Hermleigh (0% Asian), Fluvanna (0% Asian), Loraine (0.2% Asian), and Lake Colorado City (0.7% Asian). Snyder is less Asian than neighboring Colorado City (2% Asian).
Snyder's Hispanic Population
5,532 residents of Snyder, or 49.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Snyder is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Snyder ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Snyder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 49.2%.
Snyder is more Hispanic than neighboring Colorado City (42.2% Hispanic), and Lake Colorado City (35.3% Hispanic). Snyder is less Hispanic than neighboring Hermleigh (50.1% Hispanic), Fluvanna (90% Hispanic), and Loraine (62% Hispanic).
Snyder's Native American/Other Population
140 residents of Snyder, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Snyder is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Snyder ranks 916th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 91.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Snyder's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.
Snyder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermleigh (0.4% Native American/Other), Fluvanna (0% Native American/Other), Colorado City (0.3% Native American/Other), Loraine (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Colorado City (0% Native American/Other).
Snyder's Multiracial Population
141 residents of Snyder, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Snyder is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Snyder ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Snyder's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Snyder's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.
Snyder is more Multiracial than neighboring Fluvanna (0% Multiracial). Snyder is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermleigh (1.7% Multiracial), Colorado City (2.8% Multiracial), Loraine (3.6% Multiracial), and Lake Colorado City (10% 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.