Bee County Demographics
A map of Bee County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 19,392 | 62.5% |
White | 8,600 | 27.7% |
Black | 2,316 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 407 | 1.3% |
Asian | 211 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 121 | 0.4% |
Bee County, Texas had a population of 31,047 in 2020. It was 27.7% White, 7.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 62.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bee County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Bee County is the 92nd most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Bee County's White Population
8,600 residents of Bee County identify as White, or 27.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Bee County less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Bee County is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is less White than neighboring Live Oak County (52.7% White), Goliad County (60.6% White), San Patricio County (38.7% White), Karnes County (36.6% White), and Refugio County (42.5% White).
Bee County's Black Population
2,316 residents of Bee County identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bee County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Bee County is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is more Black than neighboring Live Oak County (1.8% Black), Goliad County (3.4% Black), San Patricio County (1.4% Black), and Refugio County (5.9% Black). Bee County is less Black than neighboring Karnes County (7.6% Black).
Bee County's Asian Population
211 residents of Bee County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bee County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Bee County is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is more Asian than neighboring Live Oak County (0.3% Asian), Goliad County (0.3% Asian), and Refugio County (0.4% Asian). Bee County is less Asian than neighboring San Patricio County (1.2% Asian), and Karnes County (1% Asian).
Bee County's Hispanic Population
19,392 residents of Bee County identify as Hispanic, or 62.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bee County considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Bee County is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is more Hispanic than neighboring Live Oak County (42.3% Hispanic), Goliad County (32.6% Hispanic), San Patricio County (55.6% Hispanic), Karnes County (52.6% Hispanic), and Refugio County (49% Hispanic).
Bee County's Native American/Other Population
121 residents of Bee County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bee 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, Bee County is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak County (0.9% Native American/Other), Goliad County (0.5% Native American/Other), San Patricio County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Karnes County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Bee County's Multiracial Population
407 residents of Bee County identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bee County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Bee County is ranked #225 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bee County is less Multiracial than neighboring Live Oak County (2.1% Multiracial), Goliad County (2.6% Multiracial), San Patricio County (2.3% Multiracial), Karnes County (1.6% Multiracial), and Refugio County (1.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.