Valera, TX Demographics
A map of Valera's Population by Race
Valera, Texas has an estimated population of 94, a less than 1% change from the 94 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.6% White, 40.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valera, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Valera has become less 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 Valera, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Valera is ranked the 1677th 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). Valera was ranked the 1705th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Valera's White Population
56 residents of Valera, or 59.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valera is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Valera ranks 693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Valera's population has decreased from 64.9% to 59.6%.
Valera is more White than neighboring Ballinger (57.7% White). Valera is less White than neighboring Coleman (69.9% White), Santa Anna (69.4% White), Novice (78.2% White), and Bangs (66.2% White).
Valera's Black Population
0 residents of Valera, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valera is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Valera ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Valera's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Valera is less Black than neighboring Coleman (5.6% Black), Santa Anna (10.7% Black), Ballinger (6.8% Black), and Bangs (6.3% Black).
Valera's Asian Population
0 residents of Valera, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valera is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Valera ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Valera's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Valera is less Asian than neighboring Santa Anna (2.6% Asian), Ballinger (0.3% Asian), and Bangs (0.4% Asian).
Valera's Hispanic Population
38 residents of Valera, or 40.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valera is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Valera ranks 938th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Valera's population has increased from 28.7% to 40.4%.
Valera is more Hispanic than neighboring Coleman (23% Hispanic), Santa Anna (16.1% Hispanic), Novice (18.8% Hispanic), Ballinger (33.3% Hispanic), and Bangs (23.2% Hispanic).
Valera's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Valera, 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 Valera is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Valera ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valera's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.
Valera is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Anna (0.2% Native American/Other).
Valera's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Valera, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valera is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Valera ranks 1202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valera's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Valera's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.
Valera is less Multiracial than neighboring Coleman (1.5% Multiracial), Santa Anna (1% Multiracial), Novice (3% Multiracial), Ballinger (1.8% Multiracial), and Bangs (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.