Pearland, TX Demographics

A map of Pearland's Population by Race

Pearland, Texas had a population of 125,828 in 2020. It was 36.7% White, 19.5% Black, 14.8% Asian, 24.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pearland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is the 27th 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).

Pearland's White Population

46,138 residents of Pearland identify as White, or 36.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Pearland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is ranked #1223 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more White than neighboring South Houston (7% White), and Fresno (3.7% White). Pearland is less White than neighboring Brookside Village (39.6% White), and Friendswood (69.4% White).

Pearland's Black Population

24,482 residents of Pearland identify as Black, or 19.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pearland slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more Black than neighboring Brookside Village (6.5% Black), Friendswood (3.5% Black), and South Houston (2% Black). Pearland is less Black than neighboring Manvel (26.6% Black), and Fresno (55.9% Black).

Pearland's Asian Population

18,669 residents of Pearland identify as Asian, or 14.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pearland slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more Asian than neighboring Brookside Village (1.7% Asian), Manvel (7.4% Asian), Friendswood (6.2% Asian), South Houston (0.6% Asian), and Fresno (1.2% Asian).

Pearland's Hispanic Population

31,125 residents of Pearland identify as Hispanic, or 24.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pearland less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is ranked #1030 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more Hispanic than neighboring Friendswood (16.4% Hispanic). Pearland is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookside Village (49.1% Hispanic), Manvel (25.3% Hispanic), South Houston (89.5% Hispanic), and Fresno (36.6% Hispanic).

Pearland's Native American/Other Population

854 residents of Pearland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pearland 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, Pearland is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookside Village (0.5% Native American/Other), Manvel (0.6% Native American/Other), Friendswood (0.6% Native American/Other), South Houston (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fresno (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pearland's Multiracial Population

4,560 residents of Pearland identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pearland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pearland is ranked #673 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pearland is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookside Village (2.7% Multiracial), Manvel (3.5% Multiracial), South Houston (0.6% Multiracial), and Fresno (2.1% Multiracial). Pearland is less Multiracial than neighboring Friendswood (3.9% Multiracial).

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