Terrell, TX Demographics

A map of Terrell's Population by Race

Terrell, Texas has an estimated population of 20,366, a large increase from the 17,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.0% White, 35.5% Hispanic, 23.9% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terrell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terrell has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Terrell, that probability was 68.9% in 2020 and 67.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terrell is ranked the 157th 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). Terrell was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Terrell's White Population

7,541 residents of Terrell, or 37.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terrell is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Terrell ranks 1201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Terrell's population has decreased from 38.3% to 37.0%.

Terrell is less White than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (50.6% White), Talty (62.1% White), Elmo (71.4% White), McLendon-Chisholm (66.1% White), and Kaufman (55.9% White).

Terrell's Black Population

4,866 residents of Terrell, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terrell is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Terrell ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Terrell's population has decreased from 25.8% to 23.9%.

Terrell is more Black than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (14.8% Black), Talty (14.1% Black), Elmo (2.4% Black), McLendon-Chisholm (7.9% Black), and Kaufman (8.7% Black).

Terrell's Asian Population

31 residents of Terrell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terrell is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Terrell ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.3%. Asian residents' share of Terrell's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Terrell is more Asian than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (0% Asian), Elmo (0% Asian), and Kaufman (0% Asian). Terrell is less Asian than neighboring Talty (0.8% Asian), and McLendon-Chisholm (3.6% Asian).

Terrell's Hispanic Population

7,224 residents of Terrell, or 35.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terrell is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Terrell ranks 900th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Terrell's population has increased from 31.1% to 35.5%.

Terrell is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (27.9% Hispanic), Talty (18.7% Hispanic), Elmo (24.1% Hispanic), McLendon-Chisholm (19.2% Hispanic), and Kaufman (31.4% Hispanic).

Terrell's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of Terrell, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Terrell is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Terrell ranks 960th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terrell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Terrell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmo (0% Native American/Other), and Kaufman (0% Native American/Other). Terrell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (2.9% Native American/Other), Talty (1.3% Native American/Other), and McLendon-Chisholm (1.7% Native American/Other).

Terrell's Multiracial Population

632 residents of Terrell, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terrell is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Terrell ranks 746th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terrell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Terrell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Terrell is more Multiracial than neighboring Talty (3% Multiracial), Elmo (2.2% Multiracial), and McLendon-Chisholm (1.5% Multiracial). Terrell is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) (3.9% Multiracial), and Kaufman (3.9% 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.