Waskom, TX Demographics

A map of Waskom's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,236	1,089	59.3%	57.0%
Hispanic	482	467	23.1%	24.5%
Black	273	249	13.1%	13.0%
Native American/Other	59	14	2.8%	0.7%
Multiracial	34	85	1.6%	4.5%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Waskom, Texas has an estimated population of 2,084, an increase from the 1,910 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.3% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 13.1% Black, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waskom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waskom has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waskom, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waskom is ranked the 729th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 730th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waskom's White Population

1,236 residents of Waskom, or 59.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waskom is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Waskom ranks 862nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Waskom's population has increased from 57.0% to 59.3%.

Waskom is more White than neighboring Greenwood (40.1% White), and Scottsville (39.7% White). Waskom is less White than neighboring Blanchard (72.1% White), Mooringsport (66.3% White), and Uncertain (97.8% White).

Waskom's Black Population

273 residents of Waskom, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waskom is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Waskom ranks 265th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Waskom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.1%.

Waskom is more Black than neighboring Uncertain (0% Black). Waskom is less Black than neighboring Greenwood (41% Black), Scottsville (21.9% Black), Blanchard (24.4% Black), and Mooringsport (27.6% Black).

Waskom's Asian Population

0 residents of Waskom, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waskom is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Waskom ranks 988th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waskom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waskom is less Asian than neighboring Blanchard (0.5% Asian).

Waskom's Hispanic Population

482 residents of Waskom, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waskom is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waskom ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Waskom's population has decreased from 24.5% to 23.1%.

Waskom is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwood (13.7% Hispanic), Blanchard (0% Hispanic), Mooringsport (1.6% Hispanic), and Uncertain (0% Hispanic). Waskom is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottsville (27.6% Hispanic).

Waskom's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Waskom, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waskom is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waskom ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 321.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waskom's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.8%.

Waskom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (0% Native American/Other), Scottsville (0.7% Native American/Other), Blanchard (0.6% Native American/Other), Mooringsport (0% Native American/Other), and Uncertain (0% Native American/Other).

Waskom's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Waskom, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waskom is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waskom ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waskom's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waskom's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.6%.

Waskom is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (5.2% Multiracial), Scottsville (10.1% Multiracial), Blanchard (2.3% Multiracial), Mooringsport (4.5% Multiracial), and Uncertain (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.