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Celebrating Texas' 178th Anniversary of Statehood
Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Explore Census Bureau data about Texas using 2020 Census data, geographic profiles from data.census.gov, and other interactive data tools.
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State Data Profile
Texas is the second largest state by area. Learn more about the geography and history of Texas.
Did you know:
- The top employed industry is educational services, health care, and social assistance.
- The percentage of people who moved to Texas from a different state in the last year was 2.3%.
- The average commute to work in Texas is 26.7 minutes, compared to the United States average of 26.4 minutes.
Learn more about the state's business and economy on data.census.gov.
2020 Census Data
Texas' population was 29,145,505 in 2020, a 15.9% increase from 2010.
The results of the 2020 Census show that:
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7,278,805 or 25.0% of people in Texas were under age 18. That's an increase of 6.0% from 2010 to 2020.
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11,441,717 or 39.3% of people in Texas reported Hispanic or Latino origin. That's an increase of 20.9% from 2010 to 2020.
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Fun Facts
🤠 The state hat is the Cowboy Hat.
⭐ The state nickname is The Lone Star State.
🌃 The largest city is Houston.
🔎 Explore our State Facts for Students tool to learn more about Texas and test your knowledge of Census Bureau data with interactive games from Statistics in Schools.
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Featured Resources for State Data
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About the Census Bureau
We serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world’s premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.
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