Staples, TX Demographics

A map of Staples's Population by Race

Staples, Texas has an estimated population of 288, a dramatic increase from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 17.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Staples, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Staples 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 Staples, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Staples is ranked the 1457th 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). Staples was ranked the 1560th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Staples's White Population

140 residents of Staples, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Staples is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Staples ranks 960th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's White population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. White residents' share of Staples's population has decreased from 52.8% to 48.6%.

Staples is more White than neighboring Martindale (38.6% White), Redwood (12.6% White), San Marcos (44.6% White), and Geronimo (36.1% White). Staples is less White than neighboring Kingsbury (64.9% White).

Staples's Black Population

0 residents of Staples, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Staples is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Staples ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Staples's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Staples is less Black than neighboring Martindale (0.5% Black), Redwood (2.1% Black), San Marcos (5.2% Black), and Geronimo (0.6% Black).

Staples's Asian Population

0 residents of Staples, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Staples is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Staples ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Staples's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Staples is less Asian than neighboring San Marcos (2.1% Asian).

Staples's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Staples, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Staples is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Staples ranks 708th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Staples's population has decreased from 42.0% to 33.7%.

Staples is less Hispanic than neighboring Martindale (59.2% Hispanic), Redwood (84.8% Hispanic), Kingsbury (35.1% Hispanic), San Marcos (42.2% Hispanic), and Geronimo (60.7% Hispanic).

Staples's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Staples, 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 Staples is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Staples ranks 1530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Staples's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Staples is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redwood (0.3% Native American/Other), San Marcos (2% Native American/Other), and Geronimo (0.5% Native American/Other).

Staples's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Staples, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Staples is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Staples ranks 1454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2450.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Staples's population has increased from 1.0% to 17.7%.

Staples is more Multiracial than neighboring Martindale (1.7% Multiracial), Redwood (0.2% Multiracial), Kingsbury (0% Multiracial), San Marcos (3.9% Multiracial), and Geronimo (2.1% 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.