Texas Demographics

A map of Texas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,991,467	11,441,717	39.7%	39.3%
White	11,809,426	11,584,597	39.1%	39.7%
Black	3,595,595	3,444,712	11.9%	11.8%
Asian	1,657,423	1,561,518	5.5%	5.4%
Multiracial	943,433	886,095	3.1%	3.0%
Native American/Other	191,080	226,866	0.6%	0.8%

Texas has an estimated population of 30,188,424, an increase from the 29,145,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.7% Hispanic, 39.1% White, 11.9% Black, 5.5% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Texas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Texas is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Texas, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 67.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Texas is ranked the 2nd most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Texas was ranked the 2nd most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Texas's White Population

11,809,426 residents of Texas, or 39.1% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 47th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Texas's population has decreased from 39.7% to 39.1%.

Texas is more White than neighboring New Mexico (36% White). Texas is less White than neighboring Oklahoma (62.1% White). Kansas (72.7% White). Louisiana (55.7% White). and Arkansas (67.4% White).

Texas's Black Population

3,595,595 residents of Texas, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 19th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Texas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

Texas is more Black than neighboring Oklahoma (6.8% Black), Kansas (5.2% Black), and New Mexico (1.8% Black). Texas is less Black than neighboring Louisiana (30.5% Black), and Arkansas (14.6% Black),

Texas's Asian Population

1,657,423 residents of Texas, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 12th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Texas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Texas is more Asian than neighboring Oklahoma (2.4% Asian), Kansas (2.9% Asian), New Mexico (1.6% Asian), Louisiana (1.7% Asian), and Arkansas (1.6% Asian).

Texas's Hispanic Population

11,991,467 residents of Texas, or 39.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 3rd in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Texas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.7%.

Texas is more Hispanic than neighboring Oklahoma (12.7% Hispanic), Kansas (13.6% Hispanic), Louisiana (7.2% Hispanic), and Arkansas (9% Hispanic). Texas is less Hispanic than neighboring New Mexico (48.4% Hispanic),

Texas's Native American/Other Population

191,080 residents of Texas, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 37th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Texas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Texas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oklahoma (7.1% Native American/Other). Kansas (0.9% Native American/Other). New Mexico (9% Native American/Other). Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). and Arkansas (1% Native American/Other).

Texas's Multiracial Population

943,433 residents of Texas, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas is 49th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Texas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Texas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Texas is less Multiracial than neighboring Oklahoma (8.9% Multiracial). Kansas (4.8% Multiracial). Louisiana (3.8% Multiracial). and Arkansas (6.3% 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.