Kilgore, TX Demographics
A map of Kilgore's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,762 | 58.0% |
Hispanic | 2,998 | 22.4% |
Black | 1,857 | 13.9% |
Multiracial | 577 | 4.3% |
Asian | 111 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 71 | 0.5% |
Kilgore, Texas had a population of 13,376 in 2020. It was 58.0% White, 13.9% Black, 0.8% Asian, 22.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kilgore, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is the 222nd 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).
Kilgore's White Population
7,762 residents of Kilgore identify as White, or 58.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Kilgore larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is ranked #843 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more White than neighboring Lakeport (23.3% White). Kilgore is less White than neighboring Liberty City (80.8% White), White Oak (81.2% White), Clarksville City (81.4% White), and New London (73.4% White).
Kilgore's Black Population
1,857 residents of Kilgore identify as Black, or 13.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kilgore roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is ranked #240 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more Black than neighboring Liberty City (4.2% Black), White Oak (3.1% Black), Clarksville City (4% Black), and New London (8.2% Black). Kilgore is less Black than neighboring Lakeport (50.3% Black).
Kilgore's Asian Population
111 residents of Kilgore identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kilgore roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is ranked #538 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more Asian than neighboring Liberty City (0.3% Asian), White Oak (0.5% Asian), Clarksville City (0.3% Asian), and New London (0.7% Asian). Kilgore is less Asian than neighboring Lakeport (1.7% Asian).
Kilgore's Hispanic Population
2,998 residents of Kilgore identify as Hispanic, or 22.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kilgore less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is ranked #1090 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty City (9.9% Hispanic), White Oak (9% Hispanic), Clarksville City (10.3% Hispanic), New London (12.1% Hispanic), and Lakeport (21.5% Hispanic).
Kilgore's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Kilgore identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kilgore 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, Kilgore is ranked #1045 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeport (0.4% Native American/Other). Kilgore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty City (0.8% Native American/Other), White Oak (0.9% Native American/Other), Clarksville City (0.6% Native American/Other), and New London (0.7% Native American/Other).
Kilgore's Multiracial Population
577 residents of Kilgore identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kilgore roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Kilgore is ranked #450 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kilgore is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty City (3.9% Multiracial), Clarksville City (3.5% Multiracial), and Lakeport (2.8% Multiracial). Kilgore is less Multiracial than neighboring White Oak (5.3% Multiracial), and New London (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.