Tahoka, TX Demographics

A map of Tahoka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,220	1,159	50.3%	48.8%
White	1,005	1,039	41.5%	43.7%
Black	94	85	3.9%	3.6%
Multiracial	74	62	3.1%	2.6%
Asian	23	8	0.9%	0.3%
Native American/Other	8	22	0.3%	0.9%

Tahoka, Texas has an estimated population of 2,424, a slight increase from the 2,375 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% Hispanic, 41.5% White, 3.9% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tahoka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tahoka 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 Tahoka, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tahoka is ranked the 665th 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). Tahoka was ranked the 641st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tahoka's White Population

1,005 residents of Tahoka, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tahoka is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Tahoka ranks 1130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Tahoka's population has decreased from 43.7% to 41.5%.

Tahoka is more White than neighboring Wilson (29.8% White), and Slaton (38.3% White). Tahoka is less White than neighboring New Home (53.2% White), O'Donnell (43.5% White), and Buffalo Springs Lake (63.2% White).

Tahoka's Black Population

94 residents of Tahoka, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tahoka is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Tahoka ranks 610th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Black residents' share of Tahoka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Tahoka is more Black than neighboring Wilson (0.2% Black), New Home (0% Black), O'Donnell (0% Black), and Buffalo Springs Lake (2.1% Black). Tahoka is less Black than neighboring Slaton (6.6% Black).

Tahoka's Asian Population

23 residents of Tahoka, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tahoka is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Tahoka ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Asian residents' share of Tahoka's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Tahoka is more Asian than neighboring Wilson (0% Asian), New Home (0% Asian), O'Donnell (0% Asian), and Slaton (0.1% Asian).

Tahoka's Hispanic Population

1,220 residents of Tahoka, or 50.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tahoka is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tahoka ranks 625th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tahoka's population has increased from 48.8% to 50.3%.

Tahoka is more Hispanic than neighboring New Home (44.9% Hispanic), and Buffalo Springs Lake (32.7% Hispanic). Tahoka is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (69.9% Hispanic), O'Donnell (56.5% Hispanic), and Slaton (54.2% Hispanic).

Tahoka's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Tahoka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tahoka is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Tahoka ranks 499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tahoka's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Tahoka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson (0% Native American/Other), New Home (0% Native American/Other), O'Donnell (0% Native American/Other), Slaton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Buffalo Springs Lake (0% Native American/Other).

Tahoka's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Tahoka, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tahoka is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tahoka ranks 1061st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tahoka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Tahoka's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Tahoka is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (0% Multiracial), New Home (1.9% Multiracial), O'Donnell (0% Multiracial), Slaton (0.6% Multiracial), and Buffalo Springs Lake (1.1% 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.