Southmayd, TX Demographics

A map of Southmayd's Population by Race

Southmayd, Texas has an estimated population of 1,413, a dramatic increase from the 978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% White, 48.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southmayd, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southmayd 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 Southmayd, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southmayd is ranked the 872nd 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). Southmayd was ranked the 987th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southmayd's White Population

680 residents of Southmayd, or 48.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southmayd is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Southmayd ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Southmayd's population has decreased from 74.3% to 48.1%.

Southmayd is less White than neighboring Dorchester (93.8% White), Sherman (61% White), Knollwood (67% White), Sadler (73% White), and Pottsboro (86.5% White).

Southmayd's Black Population

10 residents of Southmayd, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southmayd is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Southmayd ranks 939th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Southmayd's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Southmayd is more Black than neighboring Dorchester (0% Black), and Sadler (0% Black). Southmayd is less Black than neighboring Sherman (9.4% Black), Knollwood (4.1% Black), and Pottsboro (1% Black).

Southmayd's Asian Population

5 residents of Southmayd, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southmayd is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Southmayd ranks 413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Asian residents' share of Southmayd's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Southmayd is more Asian than neighboring Dorchester (0% Asian), and Sadler (0% Asian). Southmayd is less Asian than neighboring Sherman (2.5% Asian), Knollwood (6.1% Asian), and Pottsboro (0.5% Asian).

Southmayd's Hispanic Population

678 residents of Southmayd, or 48.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southmayd is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Southmayd ranks 1230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 287.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Southmayd's population has increased from 17.9% to 48.0%.

Southmayd is more Hispanic than neighboring Dorchester (6.3% Hispanic), Sherman (21.2% Hispanic), Knollwood (8.7% Hispanic), Sadler (14.3% Hispanic), and Pottsboro (1.8% Hispanic).

Southmayd's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Southmayd, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southmayd is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Southmayd ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southmayd's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.0%.

Southmayd is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dorchester (0% Native American/Other), and Sadler (0.9% Native American/Other). Southmayd is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherman (1.3% Native American/Other), Knollwood (2% Native American/Other), and Pottsboro (1.7% Native American/Other).

Southmayd's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Southmayd, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southmayd is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Southmayd ranks 735th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmayd's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Southmayd's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.8%.

Southmayd is more Multiracial than neighboring Dorchester (0% Multiracial). Southmayd is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherman (4.6% Multiracial), Knollwood (12% Multiracial), Sadler (11.7% Multiracial), and Pottsboro (8.5% 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.