Demographics & People — Riesel, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,337 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
| Median Age | 30.9 |
| Total Households | 445 |
| Family Households | 356 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,200 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 542 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 446 |
| Other groups | 257 |
| Irish | 238 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 95 |
| English | 76 |
| Czech | 55 |
| American | 54 |
| French (except Basque) | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 1,132 |
| Spanish | 63 |
| Population 5+ | 1,199 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 78 |
| Population 18+ | 1,075 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riesel, Texas.