Texas County Demographics

A map of Texas County's Population by Race

Texas County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 20,774, a slight decrease from the 21,384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% Hispanic, 37.4% White, 5.4% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Texas County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Texas has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Texas County, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Texas County is ranked the 39th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Texas County was ranked the 39th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Texas County's White Population

7,774 residents of Texas County, or 37.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Texas County is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Texas County ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Texas County's population has decreased from 38.6% to 37.4%.

Texas County is more White than neighboring Seward County (25.1% White). Texas County is less White than neighboring Stevens County (57.2% White), Hansford County (47% White), Morton County (70.3% White), and Sherman County (52.1% White).

Texas County's Black Population

1,124 residents of Texas County, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Texas County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Texas County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of Texas County's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.4%.

Texas County is more Black than neighboring Stevens County (0.1% Black), Hansford County (0.1% Black), Morton County (1.2% Black), Sherman County (0.1% Black), and Seward County (2.9% Black).

Texas County's Asian Population

267 residents of Texas County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Texas County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Texas County ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Asian residents' share of Texas County's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.3%.

Texas County is more Asian than neighboring Stevens County (0.2% Asian), Hansford County (0.3% Asian), and Sherman County (0.5% Asian). Texas County is less Asian than neighboring Morton County (1.7% Asian), and Seward County (2.4% Asian).

Texas County's Hispanic Population

10,816 residents of Texas County, or 52.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Texas County is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Texas County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Texas County's population has increased from 50.6% to 52.1%.

Texas County is more Hispanic than neighboring Stevens County (39.1% Hispanic), Hansford County (50.2% Hispanic), Morton County (24.1% Hispanic), and Sherman County (46.6% Hispanic). Texas County is less Hispanic than neighboring Seward County (67.4% Hispanic).

Texas County's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Texas County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Texas County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Texas County ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Texas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Texas County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stevens County (0% Native American/Other), Hansford County (0.7% Native American/Other), Morton County (0% Native American/Other), Sherman County (0% Native American/Other), and Seward County (0.2% Native American/Other).

Texas County's Multiracial Population

595 residents of Texas County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Texas County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Texas County ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Texas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Texas County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hansford County (1.6% Multiracial), Morton County (2.8% Multiracial), Sherman County (0.6% Multiracial), and Seward County (2% Multiracial). Texas County is less Multiracial than neighboring Stevens County (3.4% 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.