Texarkana, TX Demographics

A map of Texarkana's Population by Race

Texarkana, Texas has an estimated population of 35,992, a less than 1% change from the 36,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 37.4% Black, 9.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Texarkana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Texarkana is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Texarkana, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Texarkana is ranked the 101st 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). Texarkana was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Texarkana's White Population

16,909 residents of Texarkana, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Texarkana is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Texarkana ranks 1089th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Texarkana's population has increased from 46.5% to 47.0%.

Texarkana is more White than neighboring Nash (29.3% White). Texarkana is less White than neighboring Wake Village (60.3% White), Red Lick (84.1% White), Texarkana (54.9% White), and Leary (85.4% White).

Texarkana's Black Population

13,470 residents of Texarkana, or 37.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Texarkana is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Texarkana ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Texarkana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.4%.

Texarkana is more Black than neighboring Wake Village (26.4% Black), Red Lick (7.1% Black), Texarkana (34.9% Black), and Leary (4.1% Black). Texarkana is less Black than neighboring Nash (50.7% Black).

Texarkana's Asian Population

674 residents of Texarkana, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Texarkana is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Texarkana ranks 255th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Texarkana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Texarkana is more Asian than neighboring Nash (0.4% Asian), Red Lick (0.8% Asian), Texarkana (0.5% Asian), and Leary (0% Asian). Texarkana is less Asian than neighboring Wake Village (2.3% Asian).

Texarkana's Hispanic Population

3,379 residents of Texarkana, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Texarkana is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Texarkana ranks 1619th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Texarkana's population has increased from 8.5% to 9.4%.

Texarkana is more Hispanic than neighboring Wake Village (8.7% Hispanic), Red Lick (1.8% Hispanic), Texarkana (4.9% Hispanic), and Leary (6.7% Hispanic). Texarkana is less Hispanic than neighboring Nash (14.4% Hispanic).

Texarkana's Native American/Other Population

239 residents of Texarkana, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Texarkana is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Texarkana ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Texarkana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Texarkana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wake Village (0.1% Native American/Other), and Red Lick (0.5% Native American/Other). Texarkana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nash (1.2% Native American/Other), Texarkana (0.8% Native American/Other), and Leary (1.7% Native American/Other).

Texarkana's Multiracial Population

1,321 residents of Texarkana, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Texarkana is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Texarkana ranks 411th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Texarkana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Texarkana's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.7%.

Texarkana is more Multiracial than neighboring Wake Village (2.2% Multiracial), and Leary (2.2% Multiracial). Texarkana is less Multiracial than neighboring Nash (3.9% Multiracial), Red Lick (5.9% Multiracial), and Texarkana (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.