Yoakum, TX Demographics

A map of Yoakum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,396	3,097	58.1%	52.4%
White	1,985	2,096	34.0%	35.5%
Black	266	501	4.6%	8.5%
Asian	118	38	2.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	78	151	1.3%	2.6%
Native American/Other	3	25	0.1%	0.4%

Yoakum, Texas has an estimated population of 5,846, a slight decrease from the 5,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% Hispanic, 34.0% White, 4.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yoakum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yoakum has become 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 Yoakum, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yoakum is ranked the 387th 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). Yoakum was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yoakum's White Population

1,985 residents of Yoakum, or 34.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yoakum is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Yoakum ranks 1250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Yoakum's population has decreased from 35.5% to 34.0%.

Yoakum is more White than neighboring Gonzales (25.5% White). Yoakum is less White than neighboring Shiner (83% White), Cuero (36.9% White), Hallettsville (61.5% White), and Moulton (61% White).

Yoakum's Black Population

266 residents of Yoakum, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yoakum is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Yoakum ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Black residents' share of Yoakum's population has decreased from 8.5% to 4.6%.

Yoakum is more Black than neighboring Shiner (3.2% Black), and Moulton (4% Black). Yoakum is less Black than neighboring Cuero (10% Black), Hallettsville (16% Black), and Gonzales (10.8% Black).

Yoakum's Asian Population

118 residents of Yoakum, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yoakum is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Yoakum ranks 670th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's Asian population has grown by an estimated 210.5%. Asian residents' share of Yoakum's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.

Yoakum is more Asian than neighboring Shiner (0% Asian), Cuero (0.2% Asian), Hallettsville (0.7% Asian), Moulton (0% Asian), and Gonzales (0.4% Asian).

Yoakum's Hispanic Population

3,396 residents of Yoakum, or 58.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yoakum is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Yoakum ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Yoakum's population has increased from 52.4% to 58.1%.

Yoakum is more Hispanic than neighboring Shiner (7.2% Hispanic), Cuero (47.3% Hispanic), Hallettsville (19.9% Hispanic), and Moulton (24.3% Hispanic). Yoakum is less Hispanic than neighboring Gonzales (62.7% Hispanic).

Yoakum's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Yoakum, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yoakum is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Yoakum ranks 1197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yoakum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Yoakum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shiner (0% Native American/Other), Hallettsville (0% Native American/Other), Moulton (0% Native American/Other), and Gonzales (0% Native American/Other). Yoakum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cuero (0.6% Native American/Other).

Yoakum's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Yoakum, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yoakum is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Yoakum ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yoakum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Yoakum's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Yoakum is more Multiracial than neighboring Gonzales (0.5% Multiracial). Yoakum is less Multiracial than neighboring Shiner (6.5% Multiracial), Cuero (5% Multiracial), Hallettsville (1.8% Multiracial), and Moulton (10.7% 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.