Van Alstyne, TX Demographics

A map of Van Alstyne's Population by Race

Van Alstyne, Texas has an estimated population of 5,952, a dramatic increase from the 4,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.3% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Alstyne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Alstyne has become considerably 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 Van Alstyne, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Alstyne is ranked the 383rd 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). Van Alstyne was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Alstyne's White Population

3,946 residents of Van Alstyne, or 66.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Alstyne is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Van Alstyne ranks 472nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's White population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has decreased from 73.7% to 66.3%.

Van Alstyne is more White than neighboring Anna (57.3% White), Howe (47.6% White), and Melissa (56.5% White). Van Alstyne is less White than neighboring Weston (83.5% White), and Westminster (72.9% White).

Van Alstyne's Black Population

298 residents of Van Alstyne, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Alstyne is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Van Alstyne ranks 620th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.1%. Black residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.0%.

Van Alstyne is more Black than neighboring Weston (1.4% Black), and Westminster (0.4% Black). Van Alstyne is less Black than neighboring Anna (15.5% Black), Howe (9.4% Black), and Melissa (16.1% Black).

Van Alstyne's Asian Population

46 residents of Van Alstyne, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Alstyne is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Van Alstyne ranks 539th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. Asian residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Van Alstyne is more Asian than neighboring Howe (0.2% Asian), Weston (0% Asian), and Westminster (0% Asian). Van Alstyne is less Asian than neighboring Anna (3.1% Asian), and Melissa (8.9% Asian).

Van Alstyne's Hispanic Population

1,373 residents of Van Alstyne, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Alstyne is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Van Alstyne ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has increased from 16.3% to 23.1%.

Van Alstyne is more Hispanic than neighboring Anna (18.9% Hispanic), Weston (13.7% Hispanic), and Melissa (14.9% Hispanic). Van Alstyne is less Hispanic than neighboring Howe (39.6% Hispanic), and Westminster (25.5% Hispanic).

Van Alstyne's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Van Alstyne, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Van Alstyne is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Alstyne ranks 427th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Van Alstyne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weston (0% Native American/Other), Melissa (0% Native American/Other), and Westminster (0% Native American/Other). Van Alstyne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anna (0.7% Native American/Other), and Howe (0.4% Native American/Other).

Van Alstyne's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Van Alstyne, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Alstyne is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Van Alstyne ranks 326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Alstyne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Alstyne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Van Alstyne is more Multiracial than neighboring Anna (4.6% Multiracial), Howe (2.9% Multiracial), Weston (1.4% Multiracial), Melissa (3.5% Multiracial), and Westminster (1.2% 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.