Sundown, TX Demographics

A map of Sundown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	687	646	50.0%	50.4%
White	645	597	46.9%	46.5%
Multiracial	24	16	1.7%	1.2%
Black	18	16	1.3%	1.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.6%

Sundown, Texas has an estimated population of 1,374, an increase from the 1,283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% Hispanic, 46.9% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sundown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sundown is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Sundown, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sundown is ranked the 887th 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). Sundown was ranked the 891st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sundown's White Population

645 residents of Sundown, or 46.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sundown is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sundown ranks 1087th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sundown's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Sundown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 46.9%.

Sundown is more White than neighboring Levelland (36.4% White), Whiteface (28.8% White), Meadow (22% White), and Whitharral (35.7% White). Sundown is less White than neighboring Opdyke West (64.2% White).

Sundown's Black Population

18 residents of Sundown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sundown is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sundown ranks 930th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sundown's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Sundown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Sundown is more Black than neighboring Opdyke West (0% Black), Meadow (0% Black), and Whitharral (0% Black). Sundown is less Black than neighboring Levelland (2.8% Black), and Whiteface (2.5% Black).

Sundown's Asian Population

0 residents of Sundown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sundown is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sundown ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Sundown is less Asian than neighboring Levelland (0.2% Asian), and Opdyke West (1.4% Asian).

Sundown's Hispanic Population

687 residents of Sundown, or 50.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sundown is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sundown ranks 606th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sundown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sundown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.0%.

Sundown is more Hispanic than neighboring Opdyke West (34.4% Hispanic). Sundown is less Hispanic than neighboring Levelland (58.8% Hispanic), Whiteface (63.7% Hispanic), Meadow (78% Hispanic), and Whitharral (64.3% Hispanic).

Sundown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sundown, 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 Sundown is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sundown ranks 944th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sundown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sundown's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sundown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Levelland (0.2% Native American/Other), and Whiteface (1.9% Native American/Other).

Sundown's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Sundown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sundown is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sundown ranks 1404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sundown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sundown's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Sundown is more Multiracial than neighboring Levelland (1.6% Multiracial), Opdyke West (0% Multiracial), Meadow (0% Multiracial), and Whitharral (0% Multiracial). Sundown is less Multiracial than neighboring Whiteface (3% 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.