Reklaw: Demographics & People
Census counts 255 people in Reklaw, in 117 households. Population shrank 24.1% from 336 (2022) to 255 (2024). Median age 54.3 years. (15.2y older than Rusk County; 19.8y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 13% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 18% Hispanic or Latino. 69% of households are family-led. County is gaining 809 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 31% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 24.1% from 336 (2022) to 255 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~197 (extrapolated at -12.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 133.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,412 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -24.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 336 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 255 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 255 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 133 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 54.3y is 15.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 13% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 54.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 13.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 255 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 34 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 23.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 149.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 49 |
| Population under 18 | 34 |
| Median age | 54.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 255 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 234 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 61 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 2.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 3.1% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 18.4% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.5% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 139 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 102 |
| Share born in this state | 54.5% |
| Share born in another state | 45.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 46 |
Households & Family Composition
117 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 104 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 104 |
| Married couples with children | 19 |
| Average household size | 2.49 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,356 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 403 |
| Family households | 81 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 69.2% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 117 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 809 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 48,114 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 47,305 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 809 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 19 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | TX-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 073 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cherokee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 39.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 44.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cherokee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,654 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cherokee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 40.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 52,646 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 13.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 255, shrinking, retirement community, working-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 255 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Cherokee County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade