Venus, TX Demographics
A map of Venus's Population by Race
Venus, Texas has an estimated population of 6,745, a dramatic increase from the 4,361 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 33.6% Hispanic, 16.6% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Venus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Venus has become less 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 Venus, that probability was 66.6% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Venus is ranked the 347th 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). Venus was ranked the 449th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Venus's White Population
3,100 residents of Venus, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Venus is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Venus ranks 1121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's White population has grown by an estimated 59.5%. White residents' share of Venus's population has increased from 44.6% to 46.0%.
Venus is more White than neighboring The Homesteads (32.2% White). Venus is less White than neighboring Alvarado (62.2% White), Midlothian (64.9% White), Mansfield (49.3% White), and Maypearl (69% White).
Venus's Black Population
1,121 residents of Venus, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Venus is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Venus ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Black residents' share of Venus's population has decreased from 18.4% to 16.6%.
Venus is more Black than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Black), Alvarado (5.8% Black), Midlothian (11.3% Black), and Maypearl (0% Black). Venus is less Black than neighboring Mansfield (23.7% Black).
Venus's Asian Population
27 residents of Venus, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Venus is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Venus ranks 325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Asian residents' share of Venus's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.
Venus is more Asian than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Asian), Alvarado (0.2% Asian), and Maypearl (0.2% Asian). Venus is less Asian than neighboring Midlothian (0.5% Asian), and Mansfield (4.4% Asian).
Venus's Hispanic Population
2,267 residents of Venus, or 33.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Venus is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Venus ranks 884th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Venus's population has increased from 31.7% to 33.6%.
Venus is more Hispanic than neighboring Alvarado (25.7% Hispanic), Midlothian (18.7% Hispanic), Mansfield (17.8% Hispanic), and Maypearl (30% Hispanic). Venus is less Hispanic than neighboring The Homesteads (66.9% Hispanic).
Venus's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Venus, 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 Venus is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Venus ranks 659th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Venus's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.
Venus is more Native American/Other than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Native American/Other), and Maypearl (0.1% Native American/Other). Venus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alvarado (0.3% Native American/Other), Midlothian (0.6% Native American/Other), and Mansfield (0.4% Native American/Other).
Venus's Multiracial Population
218 residents of Venus, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Venus is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Venus ranks 925th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Venus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Venus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.
Venus is more Multiracial than neighboring The Homesteads (0.9% Multiracial), and Maypearl (0.7% Multiracial). Venus is less Multiracial than neighboring Alvarado (5.8% Multiracial), Midlothian (4% Multiracial), and Mansfield (4.4% 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.