Van, TX Demographics

A map of Van's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,138	2,089	76.2%	78.4%
Hispanic	473	375	16.9%	14.1%
Multiracial	151	108	5.4%	4.1%
Black	35	55	1.2%	2.1%
Native American/Other	9	16	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.8%

Van, Texas has an estimated population of 2,806, an increase from the 2,664 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van 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 Van, that probability was 36.3% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van is ranked the 610th 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 was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van's White Population

2,138 residents of Van, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Van ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Van's population has decreased from 78.4% to 76.2%.

Van is more White than neighboring Edom (60% White), and Grand Saline (71% White). Van is less White than neighboring Ben Wheeler (88.6% White), Callender Lake (100% White), and Hideaway (90.8% White).

Van's Black Population

35 residents of Van, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Van ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Black residents' share of Van's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Van is more Black than neighboring Ben Wheeler (0% Black), Edom (0% Black), Callender Lake (0% Black), and Hideaway (0% Black). Van is less Black than neighboring Grand Saline (2.1% Black).

Van's Asian Population

0 residents of Van, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Van ranks 571st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Van's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Van's Hispanic Population

473 residents of Van, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Van ranks 1378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Van's population has increased from 14.1% to 16.9%.

Van is more Hispanic than neighboring Ben Wheeler (11.4% Hispanic), Callender Lake (0% Hispanic), and Hideaway (7.8% Hispanic). Van is less Hispanic than neighboring Edom (38.4% Hispanic), and Grand Saline (23.6% Hispanic).

Van's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Van, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Van is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Van ranks 975th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Van is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Wheeler (0% Native American/Other), Edom (0% Native American/Other), and Callender Lake (0% Native American/Other). Van is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hideaway (0.5% Native American/Other).

Van's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Van, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Van ranks 546th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Van's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%.

Van is more Multiracial than neighboring Ben Wheeler (0% Multiracial), Edom (1.6% Multiracial), Callender Lake (0% Multiracial), Grand Saline (3.1% Multiracial), and Hideaway (0.9% 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.