Sunnyvale, TX Demographics

A map of Sunnyvale's Population by Race

Sunnyvale, Texas has an estimated population of 8,336, an increase from the 7,893 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.4% White, 24.1% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunnyvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunnyvale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Sunnyvale, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunnyvale is ranked the 310th 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). Sunnyvale was ranked the 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunnyvale's White Population

3,870 residents of Sunnyvale, or 46.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunnyvale is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Sunnyvale ranks 1020th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has decreased from 49.4% to 46.4%.

Sunnyvale is more White than neighboring Mesquite (22.5% White), Travis Ranch (36.8% White), and Balch Springs (13% White). Sunnyvale is less White than neighboring Heath (86.4% White), and Forney (51.7% White).

Sunnyvale's Black Population

866 residents of Sunnyvale, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunnyvale is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Sunnyvale ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.4%.

Sunnyvale is more Black than neighboring Heath (1.7% Black). Sunnyvale is less Black than neighboring Mesquite (26.8% Black), Travis Ranch (32.5% Black), Balch Springs (32.5% Black), and Forney (19.3% Black).

Sunnyvale's Asian Population

2,010 residents of Sunnyvale, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunnyvale is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Sunnyvale ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has decreased from 25.5% to 24.1%.

Sunnyvale is more Asian than neighboring Mesquite (3% Asian), Travis Ranch (4.3% Asian), Balch Springs (0% Asian), Heath (0.5% Asian), and Forney (2.9% Asian).

Sunnyvale's Hispanic Population

1,202 residents of Sunnyvale, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunnyvale is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sunnyvale ranks 1516th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has increased from 10.8% to 14.4%.

Sunnyvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Heath (7.3% Hispanic). Sunnyvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesquite (44% Hispanic), Travis Ranch (23.8% Hispanic), Balch Springs (53.2% Hispanic), and Forney (22.4% Hispanic).

Sunnyvale's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Sunnyvale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunnyvale is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunnyvale ranks 389th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Sunnyvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Travis Ranch (0% Native American/Other). Sunnyvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesquite (0.4% Native American/Other), Heath (0.4% Native American/Other), and Forney (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sunnyvale's Multiracial Population

380 residents of Sunnyvale, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunnyvale is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sunnyvale ranks 879th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunnyvale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunnyvale's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

Sunnyvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Mesquite (3.3% Multiracial), Travis Ranch (2.5% Multiracial), Balch Springs (1.2% Multiracial), Heath (3.6% Multiracial), and Forney (3.5% 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.