Bay City, TX Demographics
A map of Bay City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 8,802 | 48.7% |
White | 5,811 | 32.2% |
Black | 2,810 | 15.6% |
Multiracial | 366 | 2.0% |
Asian | 169 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 103 | 0.6% |
Bay City, Texas had a population of 18,061 in 2020. It was 32.2% White, 15.6% Black, 0.9% Asian, 48.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bay City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is the 165th 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).
Bay City's White Population
5,811 residents of Bay City identify as White, or 32.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Bay City slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is ranked #1277 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is less White than neighboring Van Vleck (52% White), Markham (50.6% White), Wadsworth (78.8% White), Midfield (37.1% White), and Sweeny (60% White).
Bay City's Black Population
2,810 residents of Bay City identify as Black, or 15.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Black than neighboring Van Vleck (10.6% Black), Markham (6.9% Black), Wadsworth (1.3% Black), and Midfield (0.6% Black). Bay City is less Black than neighboring Sweeny (16.2% Black).
Bay City's Asian Population
169 residents of Bay City identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is ranked #488 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Asian than neighboring Van Vleck (0.1% Asian), Markham (0% Asian), Midfield (0.6% Asian), and Sweeny (0.6% Asian). Bay City is less Asian than neighboring Wadsworth (1% Asian).
Bay City's Hispanic Population
8,802 residents of Bay City identify as Hispanic, or 48.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bay City slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is ranked #626 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Hispanic than neighboring Van Vleck (33.8% Hispanic), Markham (37.9% Hispanic), Wadsworth (17.5% Hispanic), and Sweeny (19.2% Hispanic). Bay City is less Hispanic than neighboring Midfield (61.5% Hispanic).
Bay City's Native American/Other Population
103 residents of Bay City 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 Bay City 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, Bay City is ranked #895 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Van Vleck (0.5% Native American/Other), Wadsworth (0% Native American/Other), Midfield (0% Native American/Other), and Sweeny (0.4% Native American/Other). Bay City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Markham (1% Native American/Other).
Bay City's Multiracial Population
366 residents of Bay City identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Bay City is ranked #1220 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Multiracial than neighboring Wadsworth (1.3% Multiracial), and Midfield (0.3% Multiracial). Bay City is less Multiracial than neighboring Van Vleck (3.1% Multiracial), Markham (3.6% Multiracial), and Sweeny (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.