Friendswood, TX Demographics

A map of Friendswood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	29,465	28,587	71.8%	69.4%
Hispanic	6,001	6,756	14.6%	16.4%
Asian	2,228	2,574	5.4%	6.2%
Multiracial	1,527	1,595	3.7%	3.9%
Black	1,475	1,441	3.6%	3.5%
Native American/Other	334	260	0.8%	0.6%

Friendswood, Texas has an estimated population of 41,030, a less than 1% change from the 41,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 5.4% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Friendswood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Friendswood 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 Friendswood, that probability was 48.5% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Friendswood is ranked the 88th 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). Friendswood was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Friendswood's White Population

29,465 residents of Friendswood, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Friendswood is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Friendswood ranks 585th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Friendswood's population has increased from 69.4% to 71.8%.

Friendswood is more White than neighboring Webster (44.9% White), League City (62.3% White), Nassau Bay (66.5% White), Pearland (36.4% White), and Brookside Village (36.6% White).

Friendswood's Black Population

1,475 residents of Friendswood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Friendswood is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Friendswood ranks 617th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Friendswood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Friendswood is more Black than neighboring Nassau Bay (3.5% Black). Friendswood is less Black than neighboring Webster (16.9% Black), League City (6.6% Black), Pearland (19.2% Black), and Brookside Village (3.8% Black).

Friendswood's Asian Population

2,228 residents of Friendswood, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Friendswood is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Friendswood ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Friendswood's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.4%.

Friendswood is more Asian than neighboring Nassau Bay (4% Asian), and Brookside Village (3.3% Asian). Friendswood is less Asian than neighboring Webster (7.1% Asian), League City (6.1% Asian), and Pearland (15.5% Asian).

Friendswood's Hispanic Population

6,001 residents of Friendswood, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Friendswood is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Friendswood ranks 1288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Friendswood's population has decreased from 16.4% to 14.6%.

Friendswood is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster (27.4% Hispanic), League City (20.3% Hispanic), Nassau Bay (20.9% Hispanic), Pearland (25.4% Hispanic), and Brookside Village (55.2% Hispanic).

Friendswood's Native American/Other Population

334 residents of Friendswood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Friendswood is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Friendswood ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Friendswood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Friendswood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Webster (0.1% Native American/Other), Pearland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brookside Village (0% Native American/Other). Friendswood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nassau Bay (1.5% Native American/Other).

Friendswood's Multiracial Population

1,527 residents of Friendswood, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Friendswood is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Friendswood ranks 610th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friendswood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Friendswood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Friendswood is more Multiracial than neighboring Webster (3.6% Multiracial), Nassau Bay (3.6% Multiracial), Pearland (2.9% Multiracial), and Brookside Village (1.2% Multiracial). Friendswood is less Multiracial than neighboring League City (4% 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.