Mercedes, TX Demographics
A map of Mercedes's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 14,948 | 91.9% |
White | 1,151 | 7.1% |
Native American/Other | 50 | 0.3% |
Multiracial | 46 | 0.3% |
Black | 38 | 0.2% |
Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
Mercedes, Texas had a population of 16,258 in 2020. It was 7.1% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 91.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mercedes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is the 187th 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).
Mercedes's White Population
1,151 residents of Mercedes identify as White, or 7.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Mercedes considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is ranked #1558 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more White than neighboring Heidelberg (2% White), Indian Hills (2.9% White), and Relampago (3.1% White). Mercedes is less White than neighboring Bixby (8% White), and Llano Grande (12.8% White).
Mercedes's Black Population
38 residents of Mercedes identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mercedes slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is ranked #1345 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more Black than neighboring Heidelberg (0.1% Black), Bixby (0% Black), Indian Hills (0% Black), Llano Grande (0% Black), and Relampago (0% Black).
Mercedes's Asian Population
25 residents of Mercedes identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mercedes slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is ranked #1070 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more Asian than neighboring Heidelberg (0% Asian), Indian Hills (0% Asian), and Llano Grande (0.1% Asian). Mercedes is less Asian than neighboring Bixby (0.9% Asian), and Relampago (0.8% Asian).
Mercedes's Hispanic Population
14,948 residents of Mercedes identify as Hispanic, or 91.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mercedes considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is ranked #274 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more Hispanic than neighboring Bixby (89.8% Hispanic), and Llano Grande (86.9% Hispanic). Mercedes is less Hispanic than neighboring Heidelberg (97.9% Hispanic), Indian Hills (96.9% Hispanic), and Relampago (96.1% Hispanic).
Mercedes's Native American/Other Population
50 residents of Mercedes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mercedes 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, Mercedes is ranked #1283 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heidelberg (0% Native American/Other), Indian Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), Llano Grande (0.1% Native American/Other), and Relampago (0% Native American/Other). Mercedes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bixby (0.6% Native American/Other).
Mercedes's Multiracial Population
46 residents of Mercedes identify as Multiracial, or 0.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mercedes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Mercedes is ranked #1596 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mercedes is more Multiracial than neighboring Heidelberg (0% Multiracial), Indian Hills (0.1% Multiracial), Llano Grande (0.1% Multiracial), and Relampago (0% Multiracial). Mercedes is less Multiracial than neighboring Bixby (0.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.