Alafaya, FL Demographics

A map of Alafaya's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,431	35,254	40.5%	38.1%
Hispanic	33,717	35,584	36.5%	38.5%
Black	9,509	9,310	10.3%	10.1%
Asian	6,259	7,226	6.8%	7.8%
Multiracial	4,895	4,034	5.3%	4.4%
Native American/Other	638	1,044	0.7%	1.1%

Alafaya, Florida has an estimated population of 92,449, a less than 1% change from the 92,452 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.5% White, 36.5% Hispanic, 10.3% Black, 6.8% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alafaya, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alafaya is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alafaya, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alafaya is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alafaya was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alafaya's White Population

37,431 residents of Alafaya, or 40.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alafaya is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Alafaya ranks 764th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Alafaya's population has increased from 38.1% to 40.5%.

Alafaya is more White than neighboring Union Park (37.6% White), and Azalea Park (16.8% White). Alafaya is less White than neighboring University CDP (Orange County) (56% White), Rio Pinar (50.1% White), and Bithlo (50.6% White).

Alafaya's Black Population

9,509 residents of Alafaya, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alafaya is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Alafaya ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Alafaya's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Alafaya is more Black than neighboring University CDP (Orange County) (6.3% Black), Rio Pinar (4.1% Black), and Azalea Park (5.3% Black). Alafaya is less Black than neighboring Union Park (11.3% Black), and Bithlo (13.7% Black).

Alafaya's Asian Population

6,259 residents of Alafaya, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alafaya is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Alafaya ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Alafaya's population has decreased from 7.8% to 6.8%.

Alafaya is more Asian than neighboring Union Park (2.9% Asian), University CDP (Orange County) (4.7% Asian), and Bithlo (3.9% Asian). Alafaya is less Asian than neighboring Rio Pinar (7.1% Asian), and Azalea Park (7.3% Asian).

Alafaya's Hispanic Population

33,717 residents of Alafaya, or 36.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alafaya is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alafaya ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Alafaya's population has decreased from 38.5% to 36.5%.

Alafaya is more Hispanic than neighboring University CDP (Orange County) (29.1% Hispanic), Rio Pinar (30.6% Hispanic), and Bithlo (23.8% Hispanic). Alafaya is less Hispanic than neighboring Union Park (44.6% Hispanic), and Azalea Park (69% Hispanic).

Alafaya's Native American/Other Population

638 residents of Alafaya, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alafaya is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alafaya ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alafaya's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Alafaya is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bithlo (0.6% Native American/Other), and Azalea Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Alafaya is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union Park (0.8% Native American/Other), University CDP (Orange County) (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rio Pinar (5.5% Native American/Other).

Alafaya's Multiracial Population

4,895 residents of Alafaya, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alafaya is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alafaya ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alafaya's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Alafaya's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.

Alafaya is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Park (2.8% Multiracial), University CDP (Orange County) (2.5% Multiracial), Rio Pinar (2.6% Multiracial), and Azalea Park (1.5% Multiracial). Alafaya is less Multiracial than neighboring Bithlo (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.