Altamonte Springs, FL Demographics
A map of Altamonte Springs's Population by Race
Altamonte Springs, Florida has an estimated population of 46,116, a less than 1% change from the 46,231 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.9% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 18.7% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altamonte Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Altamonte Springs has become more racially diverse since 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 Altamonte Springs, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Altamonte Springs is ranked the 88th 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). Altamonte Springs was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Altamonte Springs's White Population
19,333 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 41.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altamonte Springs is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Altamonte Springs ranks 711th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has decreased from 45.2% to 41.9%.
Altamonte Springs is more White than neighboring Eatonville (12.7% White). Altamonte Springs is less White than neighboring Maitland (58.8% White), Wekiwa Springs (72.5% White), Forest City (52.7% White), and Fern Park (70.4% White).
Altamonte Springs's Black Population
8,632 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altamonte Springs is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Altamonte Springs ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has increased from 15.2% to 18.7%.
Altamonte Springs is more Black than neighboring Maitland (10.7% Black), Wekiwa Springs (2.3% Black), Forest City (9.9% Black), and Fern Park (5.6% Black). Altamonte Springs is less Black than neighboring Eatonville (75% Black).
Altamonte Springs's Asian Population
1,207 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altamonte Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Altamonte Springs ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Asian residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.6%.
Altamonte Springs is more Asian than neighboring Eatonville (0% Asian). Altamonte Springs is less Asian than neighboring Maitland (3.3% Asian), Wekiwa Springs (3.7% Asian), Forest City (3.9% Asian), and Fern Park (3.3% Asian).
Altamonte Springs's Hispanic Population
13,966 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altamonte Springs is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Altamonte Springs ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.3%.
Altamonte Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Maitland (22.6% Hispanic), Eatonville (7.1% Hispanic), Wekiwa Springs (16.5% Hispanic), Forest City (27.4% Hispanic), and Fern Park (18.5% Hispanic).
Altamonte Springs's Native American/Other Population
870 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Altamonte Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Altamonte Springs ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.
Altamonte Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maitland (0.7% Native American/Other), Eatonville (0.4% Native American/Other), Wekiwa Springs (0.6% Native American/Other), Forest City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fern Park (0.6% Native American/Other).
Altamonte Springs's Multiracial Population
2,108 residents of Altamonte Springs, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altamonte Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Altamonte Springs ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Altamonte Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Altamonte Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.
Altamonte Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Maitland (3.9% Multiracial), Wekiwa Springs (4.3% Multiracial), and Fern Park (1.6% Multiracial). Altamonte Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Eatonville (4.8% Multiracial), and Forest City (5.6% 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.