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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 28.7% increase in the Hispanic population in Texas.
The 10 Cities In Texas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Texas with the largest hispanic/latino population? Hidalgo took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Texas for 2023.
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: 13,939
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 13,863
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.0%
More on Hidalgo: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,783
% Hispanic/Latino: 99.05%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,728
Percent Change Since 2010: 2.34%
More on Elsa: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,993
% Hispanic/Latino: 98.94%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 17,802
Percent Change Since 2010: 50.75%
More on Alton: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 35,384
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.58%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 34,529
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.69%
More on San Juan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,451
% Hispanic/Latino: 97.28%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,139
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.14%
More on Roma: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,367
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.74%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 27,442
Percent Change Since 2010: 12.45%
More on Eagle Pass: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,687
% Hispanic/Latino: 96.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 33,551
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.4%
More on Socorro: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,504
% Hispanic/Latino: 95.62%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,219
Percent Change Since 2010: -7.26%
More on Crystal City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 254,697
% Hispanic/Latino: 95.52%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 243,286
Percent Change Since 2010: 12.81%
More on Laredo: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 78,997
% Hispanic/Latino: 94.8%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 74,891
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.5%
More on Pharr: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Texas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
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 2017-2021 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 326 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 99.5% to 3.7%.
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. Hidalgo took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Highland Park 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.
Summary: 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:
- Highland Park
- Prairie View
- Gun Barrel City
For more Texas reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Texas
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidalgo | 99.45% |
| 2 | Elsa | 99.05% |
| 3 | Alton | 98.94% |
| 4 | San Juan | 97.58% |
| 5 | Roma | 97.28% |
| 6 | Eagle Pass | 96.74% |
| 7 | Socorro | 96.72% |
| 8 | Crystal City | 95.62% |
| 9 | Laredo | 95.52% |
| 10 | Pharr | 94.8% |
| 11 | Brownsville | 94.67% |
| 12 | Rio Grande City | 94.16% |
| 13 | Robstown | 93.82% |
| 14 | Donna | 93.56% |
| 15 | Palmview | 92.85% |
| 16 | Carrizo Springs | 92.62% |
| 17 | San Benito | 92.6% |
| 18 | Mercedes | 92.33% |
| 19 | La Feria | 91.89% |
| 20 | South Houston | 91.82% |
| 21 | Los Fresnos | 91.61% |
| 22 | Jacinto City | 90.33% |
| 23 | Horizon City | 90.1% |
| 24 | Alice | 89.5% |
| 25 | Raymondville | 89.28% |
| 26 | Mission | 88.72% |
| 27 | Weslaco | 88.39% |
| 28 | Edinburg | 87.74% |
| 29 | Galena Park | 87.47% |
| 30 | Del Rio | 86.96% |
| 31 | Mcallen | 86.24% |
| 32 | Alamo | 85.74% |
| 33 | Pearsall | 84.84% |
| 34 | Harlingen | 82.16% |
| 35 | Port Isabel | 82.03% |
| 36 | Uvalde | 81.81% |
| 37 | El Paso | 81.59% |
| 38 | Hereford | 79.57% |
| 39 | Fort Stockton | 77.23% |
| 40 | Sinton | 76.55% |
| 41 | Kingsville | 76.07% |
| 42 | Pecos | 75.8% |
| 43 | Beeville | 73.43% |
| 44 | Muleshoe | 72.53% |
| 45 | Pasadena | 71.74% |
| 46 | Kermit | 70.85% |
| 47 | Floresville | 70.34% |
| 48 | Lamesa | 67.58% |
| 49 | San Antonio | 65.71% |
| 50 | Plainview | 65.39% |
| 51 | Corpus Christi | 64.18% |
| 52 | Port Lavaca | 63.03% |
| 53 | Hondo | 62.85% |
| 54 | River Oaks | 62.69% |
| 55 | Freeport | 62.67% |
| 56 | Luling | 61.5% |
| 57 | Perryton | 61.42% |
| 58 | Leon Valley | 61.2% |
| 59 | Clute | 61.15% |
| 60 | Odessa | 60.7% |
| 61 | Brownfield | 60.53% |
| 62 | Kirby | 59.17% |
| 63 | Dumas | 58.92% |
| 64 | Rosenberg | 57.86% |
| 65 | Monahans | 57.84% |
| 66 | Littlefield | 57.84% |
| 67 | Gonzales | 56.82% |
| 68 | Balch Springs | 56.79% |
| 69 | Andrews | 56.45% |
| 70 | Seagoville | 56.29% |
| 71 | Pleasanton | 56.22% |
| 72 | Levelland | 55.15% |
| 73 | Seguin | 55.01% |
| 74 | Bay City | 54.87% |
| 75 | Victoria | 54.86% |
| 76 | Seminole | 53.71% |
| 77 | Humble | 53.3% |
| 78 | Lockhart | 52.44% |
| 79 | Mount Pleasant | 52.42% |
| 80 | Alpine | 52.14% |
| 81 | Yoakum | 51.16% |
| 82 | Baytown | 50.82% |
| 83 | Willis | 50.66% |
| 84 | Ingleside | 50.56% |
| 85 | Richmond | 50.52% |
| 86 | Helotes | 50.48% |
| 87 | Cameron | 50.32% |
| 88 | El Campo | 50.24% |
| 89 | Kyle | 49.87% |
| 90 | Big Spring | 49.5% |
| 91 | Everman | 49.09% |
| 92 | Forest Hill | 48.87% |
| 93 | Dalhart | 47.67% |
| 94 | Taylor | 47.1% |
| 95 | Haltom City | 47.05% |
| 96 | Grand Prairie | 46.66% |
| 97 | Bellmead | 46.55% |
| 98 | Midland | 46.51% |
| 99 | Snyder | 46.05% |
| 100 | Slaton | 45.91% |
