Yoakum, TX Demographics
A map of Yoakum's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,097 | 52.4% |
White | 2,096 | 35.5% |
Black | 501 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 151 | 2.6% |
Asian | 38 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 25 | 0.4% |
Yoakum, Texas had a population of 5,908 in 2020. It was 35.5% White, 8.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 52.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Yoakum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is the 369th 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).
Yoakum's White Population
2,096 residents of Yoakum identify as White, or 35.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Yoakum roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is ranked #1249 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more White than neighboring Gonzales (29.8% White). Yoakum is less White than neighboring Shiner (75.8% White), Cuero (37.7% White), Hallettsville (60.9% White), and Moulton (65.6% White).
Yoakum's Black Population
501 residents of Yoakum identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Yoakum roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is ranked #386 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more Black than neighboring Shiner (7.3% Black), and Moulton (1.9% Black). Yoakum is less Black than neighboring Cuero (14.8% Black), Hallettsville (16.1% Black), and Gonzales (9.1% Black).
Yoakum's Asian Population
38 residents of Yoakum identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Yoakum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is ranked #666 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more Asian than neighboring Shiner (0.3% Asian), Cuero (0.5% Asian), Moulton (0.1% Asian), and Gonzales (0.5% Asian). Yoakum is less Asian than neighboring Hallettsville (1.1% Asian).
Yoakum's Hispanic Population
3,097 residents of Yoakum identify as Hispanic, or 52.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Yoakum larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is ranked #589 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more Hispanic than neighboring Shiner (12.6% Hispanic), Cuero (44.8% Hispanic), Hallettsville (18.9% Hispanic), and Moulton (29.6% Hispanic). Yoakum is less Hispanic than neighboring Gonzales (58.3% Hispanic).
Yoakum's Native American/Other Population
25 residents of Yoakum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Yoakum 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, Yoakum is ranked #1168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hallettsville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Moulton (0.1% Native American/Other). Yoakum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shiner (0.6% Native American/Other), Cuero (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gonzales (0.5% Native American/Other).
Yoakum's Multiracial Population
151 residents of Yoakum identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Yoakum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Yoakum is ranked #1046 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Yoakum is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuero (1.8% Multiracial), and Gonzales (1.7% Multiracial). Yoakum is less Multiracial than neighboring Shiner (3.4% Multiracial), Hallettsville (2.9% Multiracial), and Moulton (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.