Terrell County Demographics

A map of Terrell County's Population by Race

Terrell County, Texas has an estimated population of 835, an increase from the 760 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 40.1% Hispanic, 9.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terrell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terrell has become 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 Terrell County, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terrell County is ranked the 247th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Terrell County was ranked the 248th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Terrell County's White Population

424 residents of Terrell County, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terrell County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Terrell County ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's White population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of Terrell County's population has increased from 46.3% to 50.8%.

Terrell County is more White than neighboring Crockett County (32.8% White), Pecos County (22.1% White), Val Verde County (15.4% White), and Upton County (42.6% White). Terrell County is less White than neighboring Brewster County (51.3% White).

Terrell County's Black Population

0 residents of Terrell County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terrell County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Terrell County ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Terrell County's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Terrell County is less Black than neighboring Crockett County (0.2% Black), Pecos County (3.4% Black), Val Verde County (1.2% Black), Upton County (1.2% Black), and Brewster County (0.6% Black).

Terrell County's Asian Population

0 residents of Terrell County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terrell County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Terrell County ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Terrell County's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Terrell County is less Asian than neighboring Pecos County (2.6% Asian), Val Verde County (0.6% Asian), Upton County (0.4% Asian), and Brewster County (1.9% Asian).

Terrell County's Hispanic Population

335 residents of Terrell County, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terrell County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Terrell County ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Terrell County's population has decreased from 48.7% to 40.1%.

Terrell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Crockett County (66.8% Hispanic), Pecos County (71.3% Hispanic), Val Verde County (81.2% Hispanic), Upton County (54.7% Hispanic), and Brewster County (42.1% Hispanic).

Terrell County's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Terrell County, 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 Terrell County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Terrell County ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terrell County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Terrell County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pecos County (0.1% Native American/Other), Val Verde County (0.3% Native American/Other), Upton County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Brewster County (0.2% Native American/Other).

Terrell County's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Terrell County, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terrell County is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Terrell County ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 230.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Terrell County's population has increased from 3.0% to 9.1%.

Terrell County is more Multiracial than neighboring Crockett County (0.1% Multiracial), Pecos County (0.5% Multiracial), Val Verde County (1.4% Multiracial), Upton County (0.9% Multiracial), and Brewster County (4% 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.