Throckmorton, TX Demographics
A map of Throckmorton's Population by Race
Throckmorton, Texas has an estimated population of 649, a large decrease from the 727 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Throckmorton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton, that probability was 26.8% in 2020 and 31.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Throckmorton is ranked the 1174th 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). Throckmorton was ranked the 1115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Throckmorton's White Population
529 residents of Throckmorton, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Throckmorton is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Throckmorton ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Throckmorton's population has decreased from 84.7% to 81.5%.
Throckmorton is more White than neighboring Megargel (69.1% White), and Seymour (77.7% White). Throckmorton is less White than neighboring Elbert (100% White), Woodson (87.7% White), and Newcastle (85.1% White).
Throckmorton's Black Population
0 residents of Throckmorton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Throckmorton is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Throckmorton ranks 1408th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Throckmorton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Throckmorton is less Black than neighboring Megargel (5.5% Black), and Seymour (1.6% Black).
Throckmorton's Asian Population
10 residents of Throckmorton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Throckmorton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Throckmorton ranks 1199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Throckmorton's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.5%.
Throckmorton is more Asian than neighboring Elbert (0% Asian), Woodson (0% Asian), Megargel (0% Asian), Seymour (0% Asian), and Newcastle (0% Asian).
Throckmorton's Hispanic Population
85 residents of Throckmorton, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Throckmorton is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Throckmorton ranks 1487th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Throckmorton's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.1%.
Throckmorton is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbert (0% Hispanic), Woodson (11.1% Hispanic), Seymour (10.2% Hispanic), and Newcastle (8% Hispanic). Throckmorton is less Hispanic than neighboring Megargel (18.8% Hispanic).
Throckmorton's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Throckmorton, 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 Throckmorton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Throckmorton ranks 1490th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Throckmorton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Throckmorton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seymour (0.8% Native American/Other).
Throckmorton's Multiracial Population
25 residents of Throckmorton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Throckmorton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Throckmorton ranks 807th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Throckmorton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Throckmorton's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.
Throckmorton is more Multiracial than neighboring Elbert (0% Multiracial), and Woodson (1.2% Multiracial). Throckmorton is less Multiracial than neighboring Megargel (6.6% Multiracial), Seymour (9.7% Multiracial), and Newcastle (7% 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.