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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Texas? Where cities and towns in Texas have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 24.7% increase in the Hispanic population in Texas.
The 10 Cities In Texas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2021
What's the city in Texas with the largest hispanic/latino population? Progreso took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Texas for 2021.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Texas ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Texas or the safest places in Texas.
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Population: 5,905
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,903
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.07%
More on Progreso: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,397
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.84%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,379
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.6%
More on Roma: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,884
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.61%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 13,830
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.69%
More on Hidalgo: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,225
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.21%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,168
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.07%
More on Elsa: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,310
% Hispanic/Latino: 98.74%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,218
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.63%
More on Crystal City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,408
% Hispanic/Latino: 98.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,191
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.04%
More on Rio Grande City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,733
% Hispanic/Latino: 98.03%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,620
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.44%
More on Palmview: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 36,744
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.43%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 35,799
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.76%
More on San Juan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,976
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.85%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 16,441
Percent Change Since 2010: 39.22%
More on Alton: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 33,778
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 32,526
Percent Change Since 2010: 8.0%
More on Socorro: Real Estate | Data | Photos
How We Determined The Cities In Texas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2021
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Texas.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2015-2019 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 328 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 100.0% to 2.5%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Progreso took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Bridge City was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Texas ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
There You Have It - Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Texas
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Texas according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Texas:
- Bridge City
- Highland Park
- Fairview
For more Texas reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Texas
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Progreso | 99.97% |
| 2 | Roma | 99.84% |
| 3 | Hidalgo | 99.61% |
| 4 | Elsa | 99.21% |
| 5 | Crystal City | 98.74% |
| 6 | Rio Grande City | 98.49% |
| 7 | Palmview | 98.03% |
| 8 | San Juan | 97.43% |
| 9 | Alton | 96.85% |
| 10 | Socorro | 96.29% |
| 11 | Laredo | 95.37% |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | 94.92% |
| 13 | Pharr | 94.31% |
| 14 | Robstown | 93.89% |
| 15 | Brownsville | 93.83% |
| 16 | Mercedes | 93.78% |
| 17 | San Benito | 92.84% |
| 18 | Donna | 92.67% |
| 19 | Raymondville | 91.69% |
| 20 | Horizon City | 91.55% |
| 21 | South Houston | 91.25% |
| 22 | Carrizo Springs | 90.93% |
| 23 | Mission | 89.99% |
| 24 | Weslaco | 89.02% |
| 25 | La Feria | 88.65% |
| 26 | Edinburg | 88.32% |
| 27 | Los Fresnos | 88.05% |
| 28 | Jacinto City | 86.94% |
| 29 | Del Rio | 85.84% |
| 30 | Alamo | 85.32% |
| 31 | Mcallen | 84.83% |
| 32 | Alice | 84.34% |
| 33 | Uvalde | 83.49% |
| 34 | Pearsall | 82.21% |
| 35 | Harlingen | 81.81% |
| 36 | El Paso | 81.36% |
| 37 | Galena Park | 81.13% |
| 38 | Port Isabel | 80.99% |
| 39 | Sinton | 78.98% |
| 40 | Hereford | 77.12% |
| 41 | Fort Stockton | 75.08% |
| 42 | Kingsville | 74.91% |
| 43 | Pecos | 72.71% |
| 44 | Pasadena | 70.49% |
| 45 | Beeville | 69.01% |
| 46 | Kermit | 68.38% |
| 47 | Lamesa | 64.69% |
| 48 | Plainview | 64.66% |
| 49 | Muleshoe | 64.63% |
| 50 | San Antonio | 64.23% |
| 51 | Hondo | 63.44% |
| 52 | Corpus Christi | 63.16% |
| 53 | Freeport | 62.97% |
| 54 | Port Lavaca | 61.32% |
| 55 | Floresville | 60.78% |
| 56 | Brownfield | 60.26% |
| 57 | Andrews | 60.18% |
| 58 | Leon Valley | 59.55% |
| 59 | Rosenberg | 59.39% |
| 60 | Kirby | 59.29% |
| 61 | Post | 58.35% |
| 62 | Perryton | 58.17% |
| 63 | Littlefield | 58.08% |
| 64 | Odessa | 57.56% |
| 65 | Balch Springs | 57.02% |
| 66 | Monahans | 56.12% |
| 67 | El Campo | 55.95% |
| 68 | Clute | 55.75% |
| 69 | Gonzales | 55.66% |
| 70 | River Oaks | 55.09% |
| 71 | Richmond | 54.8% |
| 72 | Pleasanton | 54.71% |
| 73 | Levelland | 53.68% |
| 74 | Lockhart | 53.33% |
| 75 | Victoria | 53.04% |
| 76 | Dumas | 52.86% |
| 77 | Bay City | 51.78% |
| 78 | Everman | 51.75% |
| 79 | Seguin | 51.21% |
| 80 | Mount Pleasant | 50.4% |
| 81 | Luling | 49.97% |
| 82 | Seminole | 49.83% |
| 83 | Yoakum | 49.65% |
| 84 | Farmers Branch | 49.1% |
| 85 | Big Spring | 49.09% |
| 86 | Forest Hill | 49.07% |
| 87 | Ingleside | 48.41% |
| 88 | Slaton | 48.41% |
| 89 | Kyle | 47.75% |
| 90 | Grand Prairie | 47.48% |
| 91 | Snyder | 47.46% |
| 92 | Haltom City | 47.15% |
| 93 | Alpine | 47.07% |
| 94 | Baytown | 47.04% |
| 95 | Ennis | 46.11% |
| 96 | Houston | 44.96% |
| 97 | Elgin | 44.86% |
| 98 | Aransas Pass | 44.37% |
| 99 | Midland | 44.21% |
| 100 | Seagoville | 44.08% |
