Port Lavaca, TX Demographics
A map of Port Lavaca's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 7,161 | 62.0% |
White | 2,957 | 25.6% |
Asian | 974 | 8.4% |
Black | 303 | 2.6% |
Multiracial | 130 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 32 | 0.3% |
Port Lavaca, Texas had a population of 11,557 in 2020. It was 25.6% White, 2.6% Black, 8.4% Asian, 62.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Port Lavaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is the 238th 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).
Port Lavaca's White Population
2,957 residents of Port Lavaca identify as White, or 25.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Port Lavaca less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is ranked #1359 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is more White than neighboring Placedo (20.3% White). Port Lavaca is less White than neighboring Alamo Beach (73.6% White), Point Comfort (49.9% White), Magnolia Beach (82% White), and Vanderbilt (47.4% White).
Port Lavaca's Black Population
303 residents of Port Lavaca identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Port Lavaca slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is more Black than neighboring Alamo Beach (0.8% Black), Point Comfort (1.8% Black), Magnolia Beach (0.9% Black), and Placedo (2.4% Black). Port Lavaca is less Black than neighboring Vanderbilt (2.9% Black).
Port Lavaca's Asian Population
974 residents of Port Lavaca identify as Asian, or 8.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Port Lavaca roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is more Asian than neighboring Alamo Beach (0% Asian), Point Comfort (2.5% Asian), Magnolia Beach (0% Asian), Vanderbilt (1.2% Asian), and Placedo (0.8% Asian).
Port Lavaca's Hispanic Population
7,161 residents of Port Lavaca identify as Hispanic, or 62.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Port Lavaca considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is ranked #504 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is more Hispanic than neighboring Alamo Beach (18.5% Hispanic), Point Comfort (40.6% Hispanic), Magnolia Beach (11.5% Hispanic), and Vanderbilt (42.1% Hispanic). Port Lavaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Placedo (73.9% Hispanic).
Port Lavaca's Native American/Other Population
32 residents of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca 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, Port Lavaca is ranked #1283 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alamo Beach (2.4% Native American/Other), Point Comfort (1% Native American/Other), Magnolia Beach (2.8% Native American/Other), Vanderbilt (0.5% Native American/Other), and Placedo (1.1% Native American/Other).
Port Lavaca's Multiracial Population
130 residents of Port Lavaca identify as Multiracial, or 1.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Port Lavaca roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Port Lavaca is ranked #1429 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Port Lavaca is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamo Beach (4.7% Multiracial), Point Comfort (4.1% Multiracial), Magnolia Beach (2.8% Multiracial), Vanderbilt (5.9% Multiracial), and Placedo (1.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.