Atascosa County Demographics
A map of Atascosa County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 31,178 | 63.7% |
White | 16,066 | 32.8% |
Multiracial | 919 | 1.9% |
Black | 340 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 308 | 0.6% |
Asian | 170 | 0.3% |
Atascosa County, Texas had a population of 48,981 in 2020. It was 32.8% White, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 63.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atascosa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Atascosa County is the 71st most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Atascosa County's White Population
16,066 residents of Atascosa County identify as White, or 32.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Atascosa County slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is more White than neighboring Bexar County (26.7% White), and Frio County (16.6% White). Atascosa County is less White than neighboring Wilson County (56% White), McMullen County (58.8% White), and Karnes County (36.6% White).
Atascosa County's Black Population
340 residents of Atascosa County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atascosa County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is more Black than neighboring McMullen County (0.2% Black). Atascosa County is less Black than neighboring Wilson County (1.4% Black), Bexar County (7.4% Black), Frio County (3.8% Black), and Karnes County (7.6% Black).
Atascosa County's Asian Population
170 residents of Atascosa County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atascosa County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #182 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is less Asian than neighboring Wilson County (0.5% Asian), McMullen County (0.5% Asian), Bexar County (3.2% Asian), Frio County (1.1% Asian), and Karnes County (1% Asian).
Atascosa County's Hispanic Population
31,178 residents of Atascosa County identify as Hispanic, or 63.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atascosa County considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilson County (38.7% Hispanic), McMullen County (37.3% Hispanic), Bexar County (59.3% Hispanic), and Karnes County (52.6% Hispanic). Atascosa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Frio County (77.1% Hispanic).
Atascosa County's Native American/Other Population
308 residents of Atascosa County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atascosa County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson County (0.7% Native American/Other), McMullen County (1% Native American/Other), Bexar County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Frio County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Atascosa County's Multiracial Population
919 residents of Atascosa County identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atascosa County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Atascosa County is ranked #196 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Atascosa County is more Multiracial than neighboring Frio County (0.6% Multiracial), and Karnes County (1.6% Multiracial). Atascosa County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson County (2.7% Multiracial), McMullen County (2.2% Multiracial), and Bexar County (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.