Wolfforth, TX Demographics

A map of Wolfforth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,233	3,582	63.2%	64.9%
Hispanic	2,181	1,531	32.5%	27.7%
Multiracial	191	186	2.9%	3.4%
Black	54	125	0.8%	2.3%
Native American/Other	37	44	0.6%	0.8%
Asian	5	53	0.1%	1.0%

Wolfforth, Texas has an estimated population of 6,701, a large increase from the 5,521 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 32.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wolfforth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wolfforth has become slightly 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 Wolfforth, that probability was 50.0% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wolfforth is ranked the 349th 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). Wolfforth was ranked the 379th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wolfforth's White Population

4,233 residents of Wolfforth, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wolfforth is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Wolfforth ranks 694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Wolfforth's population has decreased from 64.9% to 63.2%.

Wolfforth is more White than neighboring Lubbock (49.6% White), Smyer (46.4% White), Shallowater (58.3% White), Ropesville (29.5% White), and New Home (53.2% White).

Wolfforth's Black Population

54 residents of Wolfforth, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wolfforth is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Wolfforth ranks 758th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Black residents' share of Wolfforth's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.8%.

Wolfforth is more Black than neighboring Shallowater (0.5% Black), and New Home (0% Black). Wolfforth is less Black than neighboring Lubbock (7.7% Black), Smyer (4.1% Black), and Ropesville (8.8% Black).

Wolfforth's Asian Population

5 residents of Wolfforth, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wolfforth is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Wolfforth ranks 481st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Asian residents' share of Wolfforth's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Wolfforth is more Asian than neighboring Smyer (0% Asian), Ropesville (0% Asian), and New Home (0% Asian). Wolfforth is less Asian than neighboring Lubbock (2.7% Asian).

Wolfforth's Hispanic Population

2,181 residents of Wolfforth, or 32.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wolfforth is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wolfforth ranks 964th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wolfforth's population has increased from 27.7% to 32.5%.

Wolfforth is less Hispanic than neighboring Lubbock (36.6% Hispanic), Smyer (39.9% Hispanic), Shallowater (37.4% Hispanic), Ropesville (61.8% Hispanic), and New Home (44.9% Hispanic).

Wolfforth's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Wolfforth, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wolfforth is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wolfforth ranks 670th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wolfforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wolfforth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lubbock (0.5% Native American/Other), Smyer (0% Native American/Other), Shallowater (0.5% Native American/Other), Ropesville (0% Native American/Other), and New Home (0% Native American/Other).

Wolfforth's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Wolfforth, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wolfforth is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wolfforth ranks 781st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolfforth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wolfforth's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Wolfforth is more Multiracial than neighboring Lubbock (2.8% Multiracial), Ropesville (0% Multiracial), and New Home (1.9% Multiracial). Wolfforth is less Multiracial than neighboring Smyer (9.6% Multiracial), and Shallowater (3.1% 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.