Palacios, TX Demographics

A map of Palacios's Population by Race

Palacios, Texas had a population of 4,395 in 2020. It was 23.5% White, 2.7% Black, 9.6% Asian, 62.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palacios, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is the 443rd 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).

Palacios's White Population

1,033 residents of Palacios identify as White, or 23.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Palacios less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is ranked #1376 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is less White than neighboring Blessing (33.6% White), Midfield (37.1% White), La Ward (58% White), Matagorda (88.2% White), and Markham (50.6% White).

Palacios's Black Population

118 residents of Palacios identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palacios slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is ranked #687 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is more Black than neighboring Blessing (1.3% Black), Midfield (0.6% Black), La Ward (1.1% Black), and Matagorda (1.6% Black). Palacios is less Black than neighboring Markham (6.9% Black).

Palacios's Asian Population

420 residents of Palacios identify as Asian, or 9.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palacios roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is more Asian than neighboring Blessing (0.1% Asian), Midfield (0.6% Asian), La Ward (0.6% Asian), Matagorda (0% Asian), and Markham (0% Asian).

Palacios's Hispanic Population

2,750 residents of Palacios identify as Hispanic, or 62.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palacios considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is ranked #500 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is more Hispanic than neighboring Midfield (61.5% Hispanic), La Ward (39.2% Hispanic), Matagorda (7.3% Hispanic), and Markham (37.9% Hispanic). Palacios is less Hispanic than neighboring Blessing (63% Hispanic).

Palacios's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Palacios identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palacios 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, Palacios is ranked #1386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midfield (0% Native American/Other), and Matagorda (0% Native American/Other). Palacios is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blessing (0.7% Native American/Other), La Ward (0.6% Native American/Other), and Markham (1% Native American/Other).

Palacios's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Palacios identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palacios roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Palacios is ranked #1337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palacios is more Multiracial than neighboring Blessing (1.3% Multiracial), Midfield (0.3% Multiracial), and La Ward (0.6% Multiracial). Palacios is less Multiracial than neighboring Matagorda (2.9% Multiracial), and Markham (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.