The U.S. Census Bureau has released revised county population estimates for the nation, providing a fresh snapshot of Texas' growing youth population as of July 6, 2012. This interactive visualizes two things: the percentage growth, by county, of all Texans between the ages of 0 and 4, and the percentage growth, by county, of all Texas Hispanics in that same age range.
Worth noting: The counties along the I-35 corridor (Travis, Hays, Comal and Bexar counties, to name a few) generally saw jumps in their infant and toddler populations between 2010 and 2012. Travis County's 0 to 4 population grew by 4.18 percent, in the top bracket, and Hays County's grew by 3.23 percent.
Portions of East and Southeast Texas saw the most dramatic growth in their young Hispanic populations in the same time period. Jefferson County saw a 4.47 percent jump (while falling in total 0 to 4 population by a tenth of a percent), and Nacogdoches County had a 6.47 percent increase.
To use the map, zoom in and click/tap on a county to view its population totals. Toggle between maps to check out the different views.
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Comments (3)
Ralph Truszkowski
This information is very misleading in my opinion, in the West Texas Counties where, I actively work in, this only reflects in County population, dose not include in city populations, the trend in our region is growth in cities which is not reflected.
I like the format, just wish it had total County population
baltazar acevedo
While this data focuses on the official US Census count there is much that can be said about the actual population, both documented and undocumented. I recently retired in Waco and move here from Brownsville, which is 93% Mexican Americans. As a trained researcher and demographer I can detect the sounds and cultural bent of an individual by they way they dress, where they shop, the food they purchase and where they reside. Waco is becoming a Hispanic [predominately Mexican American] community.
The best place to observe the demographic shifts and corresponding phenomena is at the Wal-Marts in the area. One can see more Mejicanos [from Mexico] and the Borderlands than could be imagined. I interact, informally, with these individuals and they are open about how recent they arrived and the type of work they do [the heavy lifting jobs that no one wants]. This demographic likes to congregate at the LaSalle Flea Market in East Waco where one can buy almost anything that is ethnic driven such as tamales, bootlegged Mexican videos, DVD and CD's. The two high schools in the Waco ISD are over 60% + in Mexican American enrollment but the numbers may not reflect the outcomes; graduation.
To go only by the numbers is to miss the mark. Texas is a Brown state and is not getting any whiter or more black.
Baltazar Acevedo y Arispe, Jr., Ph.D.
Waco, Texas
Kevin Mumaw
To the good professor: Texas has always had a large Hispanic population, even before we joined the union. You are citing anecdotal evidence, which is fine for lesser mortals such as myself who possess a mere MS degree, but as a Ph.D, you should be well aware that anecdotal evidence does not in any way trump actual statistical evidence, no matter how hard you want it to be true. Again, Texas has always had a large Hispanic population, and the bad news for Democrats is that roughly 35-40% of Hispanics routinely vote Republican. The majority of elected Hispanic office holders in Texas are also Republicans. Not sure why, it just is. I'm personally pro-choice, but late term abortion rights is not going to push conservative catholic Hispanics into your column. Finally, please do not cite anecdotal evidence as an academic. That is for high school students.