San Marcos, TX population by race
The table below shows San Marcos's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,320 | 66.01% |
| Black or African American | 4,135 | 6.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 322 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 1,549 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 4,768 | 7.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,984 | 17.85% |
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San Marcos 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; San Marcos has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Marcos's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Marcos population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.01% are white, 6.16% are Black or African American, 0.48% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.31% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.10% are some other race and 17.85% are multiracial.
San Marcos '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 San Marcos is White with a population of 44,320 (66.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,984 (17.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Marcos, TX
By ethnicity, 28,124 (41.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 39,019 (58.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Marcos, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 30,138 (77.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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San Marcos, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Marcos's Non-Hispanic population.
San Marcos 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 | 30,138 | 77.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,821 | 9.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 137 | 0.35% |
| Asian alone | 1,502 | 3.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 973 | 2.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,437 | 6.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Marcos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,399 (83.20% of the total Hispanic population).
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San Marcos, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Marcos's Hispanic population.
San Marcos Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23,399 | 83.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 603 | 2.14% |
| Cuban | 139 | 0.49% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,983 | 14.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Marcos, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 41.89% of San Marcos population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Marcos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,399 (83.20% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Marcos, TX have?
San Marcos, TX has 4,135 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Marcos is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Marcos, TX?
With 58.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Marcos.
That being said, with a 7.10% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in San Marcos.
What is the majority race in San Marcos, TX?
With a population of 44,320 (66.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Marcos.
Some other races are second largest race in San Marcos, with 7.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
