Van Vleck, TX Demographics

A map of Van Vleck's Population by Race

Van Vleck, Texas has an estimated population of 1,763, a decrease from the 1,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.7% White, 34.4% Hispanic, 16.7% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Vleck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Vleck has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Vleck, that probability was 60.3% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Vleck is ranked the 783rd 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 Vleck was ranked the 727th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Vleck's White Population

805 residents of Van Vleck, or 45.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Vleck is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Van Vleck ranks 974th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's White population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Van Vleck's population has decreased from 52.0% to 45.7%.

Van Vleck is more White than neighboring Bay City (26.1% White), and Boling (42.5% White). Van Vleck is less White than neighboring Sweeny (70.1% White), Markham (70.1% White), and Wadsworth (68.3% White).

Van Vleck's Black Population

295 residents of Van Vleck, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Vleck is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Van Vleck ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Black residents' share of Van Vleck's population has increased from 10.6% to 16.7%.

Van Vleck is more Black than neighboring Bay City (13.7% Black), Sweeny (7% Black), Markham (0% Black), Wadsworth (0% Black), and Boling (2.7% Black).

Van Vleck's Asian Population

23 residents of Van Vleck, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Vleck is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Van Vleck ranks 1293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2200.0%. Asian residents' share of Van Vleck's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Van Vleck is more Asian than neighboring Sweeny (0.2% Asian), Markham (0% Asian), Wadsworth (0% Asian), and Boling (0% Asian).

Van Vleck's Hispanic Population

607 residents of Van Vleck, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Vleck is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Van Vleck ranks 840th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Vleck's population has increased from 33.8% to 34.4%.

Van Vleck is more Hispanic than neighboring Sweeny (19.1% Hispanic), Markham (29.9% Hispanic), and Wadsworth (0% Hispanic). Van Vleck is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay City (56.9% Hispanic), and Boling (51.9% Hispanic).

Van Vleck's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Van Vleck, 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 Van Vleck is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Vleck ranks 1145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Vleck's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Van Vleck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bay City (0.1% Native American/Other).

Van Vleck's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Van Vleck, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Vleck is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Van Vleck ranks 908th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Vleck's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Van Vleck is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay City (1.8% Multiracial), and Markham (0% Multiracial). Van Vleck is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweeny (3.6% Multiracial), Wadsworth (31.7% Multiracial), and Boling (2.9% 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.