Eagle Pass, TX population by race
The table below shows Eagle Pass's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,112 | 57.20% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 138 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,002 | 7.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,829 | 34.90% |
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Eagle Pass population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Eagle Pass has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Eagle Pass's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Eagle Pass population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.20% are white, 0.17% are Black or African American, 0.49% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.13% are Asian, 7.11% are some other race and 34.90% are multiracial.
Eagle Pass 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Eagle Pass is White with a population of 16,112 (57.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,829 (34.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Eagle Pass, TX
By ethnicity, 27,142 (96.36% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,024 (3.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Eagle Pass, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 888 (86.72% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Eagle Pass, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Eagle Pass's Non-Hispanic population.
Eagle Pass Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 888 | 86.72% |
| Black or African American alone | 47 | 4.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 36 | 3.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 27 | 2.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 2.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Eagle Pass, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26,087 (96.11% of the total Hispanic population).
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Eagle Pass, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Eagle Pass's Hispanic population.
Eagle Pass Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 26,087 | 96.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 148 | 0.55% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 907 | 3.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Eagle Pass, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 96.36% of Eagle Pass population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Eagle Pass, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26,087 (96.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Eagle Pass, TX have?
Eagle Pass, TX has 49 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Eagle Pass is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Eagle Pass, TX?
With 96.36% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Eagle Pass.
That being said, with a 7.11% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Eagle Pass.
What is the majority race in Eagle Pass, TX?
With a population of 16,112 (57.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Eagle Pass.
Some other races are second largest race in Eagle Pass, with 7.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
