Demographics & People — Abilene, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 127,130 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~130,200 |
| Median Age | 32.8 |
| Total Households | 46,682 |
| Family Households | 29,860 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84,697 |
| Black or African American | 13,037 |
| Asian | 2,942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34,179 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 51,019 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34,917 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 34,798 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 30,141 |
| German | 11,286 |
| English | 11,021 |
| Irish | 10,723 |
| American | 6,126 |
| European | 2,526 |
| Italian | 2,376 |
Language
| English Only | 97,403 |
| Spanish | 17,401 |
| Population 5+ | 118,924 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,225 |
| Population 18+ | 92,439 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Abilene, Texas.