Waskom, TX Demographics

A map of Waskom's Population by Race

Waskom, Texas had a population of 1,910 in 2020. It was 57.0% White, 13.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, 24.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waskom, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is the 730th 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).

Waskom's White Population

1,089 residents of Waskom identify as White, or 57.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Waskom larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is ranked #862 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more White than neighboring Scottsville (37.4% White). Waskom is less White than neighboring Greenwood (60.3% White), Blanchard (76% White), Mooringsport (76.2% White), and Uncertain (80% White).

Waskom's Black Population

249 residents of Waskom identify as Black, or 13.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waskom roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more Black than neighboring Mooringsport (12.4% Black). Waskom is less Black than neighboring Greenwood (27.1% Black), Scottsville (40.7% Black), Blanchard (14.8% Black), and Uncertain (16.5% Black).

Waskom's Asian Population

6 residents of Waskom identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waskom slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is ranked #951 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more Asian than neighboring Scottsville (0% Asian), Mooringsport (0% Asian), and Uncertain (0% Asian). Waskom is less Asian than neighboring Greenwood (0.8% Asian), and Blanchard (0.7% Asian).

Waskom's Hispanic Population

467 residents of Waskom identify as Hispanic, or 24.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waskom less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is ranked #1038 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwood (5.1% Hispanic), Scottsville (16.5% Hispanic), Blanchard (3.3% Hispanic), Mooringsport (2.9% Hispanic), and Uncertain (2.4% Hispanic).

Waskom's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Waskom 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 Waskom 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, Waskom is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Uncertain (0% Native American/Other). Waskom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (2.1% Native American/Other), Scottsville (0.9% Native American/Other), Blanchard (1% Native American/Other), and Mooringsport (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waskom's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Waskom identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waskom roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waskom is ranked #381 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waskom is more Multiracial than neighboring Blanchard (4.2% Multiracial), and Uncertain (1.2% Multiracial). Waskom is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (4.7% Multiracial), and Mooringsport (7.4% Multiracial).

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