Abilene, TX Demographics

A map of Abilene's Population by Race

Abilene, Texas had a population of 125,182 in 2020. It was 56.2% White, 9.8% Black, 2.1% Asian, 26.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Abilene, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is the 28th most populous. 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).

Abilene's White Population

70,391 residents of Abilene identify as White, or 56.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Abilene larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #885 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more White than neighboring Impact (50% White). Abilene is less White than neighboring Tye (68.8% White), Potosi (78.8% White), Hawley (87.9% White), and Buffalo Gap (85.3% White).

Abilene's Black Population

12,242 residents of Abilene identify as Black, or 9.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Abilene roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #344 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more Black than neighboring Impact (0% Black), Tye (2.6% Black), Potosi (1.1% Black), Hawley (0.4% Black), and Buffalo Gap (1.5% Black).

Abilene's Asian Population

2,678 residents of Abilene identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Abilene roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #246 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more Asian than neighboring Impact (0% Asian), Tye (0.5% Asian), Potosi (1.5% Asian), Hawley (0% Asian), and Buffalo Gap (0.4% Asian).

Abilene's Hispanic Population

33,634 residents of Abilene identify as Hispanic, or 26.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Abilene less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #981 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more Hispanic than neighboring Tye (23.3% Hispanic), Potosi (12.9% Hispanic), Hawley (6.2% Hispanic), and Buffalo Gap (8.5% Hispanic). Abilene is less Hispanic than neighboring Impact (36.4% Hispanic).

Abilene's Native American/Other Population

1,025 residents of Abilene identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Abilene roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #594 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buffalo Gap (0.6% Native American/Other). Abilene is less Native American/Other than neighboring Impact (4.5% Native American/Other), Potosi (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hawley (1.1% Native American/Other).

Abilene's Multiracial Population

5,212 residents of Abilene identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Abilene roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Abilene is ranked #479 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Abilene is more Multiracial than neighboring Tye (4% Multiracial), and Buffalo Gap (3.9% Multiracial). Abilene is less Multiracial than neighboring Impact (9.1% Multiracial), Potosi (4.5% Multiracial), and Hawley (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.