Alva, FL Demographics

A map of Alva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,673	2,420	78.9%	88.8%
Hispanic	473	174	14.0%	6.4%
Asian	165	13	4.9%	0.5%
Multiracial	78	86	2.3%	3.2%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	0.8%

Alva, Florida has an estimated population of 3,389, a large increase from the 2,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alva has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Alva, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alva is ranked the 576th 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). Alva was ranked the 609th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alva's White Population

2,673 residents of Alva, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alva is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Alva ranks 119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 88.8% to 78.9%.

Alva is more White than neighboring Charleston Park (20.5% White), Olga (66.9% White), Fort Denaud (78.8% White), Lehigh Acres (27.7% White), and Fort Myers Shores (61% White).

Alva's Black Population

0 residents of Alva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alva is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Alva ranks 879th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Alva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alva is less Black than neighboring Olga (3.2% Black), Lehigh Acres (17.5% Black), and Fort Myers Shores (2.3% Black).

Alva's Asian Population

165 residents of Alva, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alva is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Alva ranks 765th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1169.2%. Asian residents' share of Alva's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.9%.

Alva is more Asian than neighboring Charleston Park (0% Asian), Olga (4.8% Asian), Fort Denaud (0% Asian), Lehigh Acres (0.9% Asian), and Fort Myers Shores (3% Asian).

Alva's Hispanic Population

473 residents of Alva, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alva is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alva ranks 691st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 171.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Alva's population has increased from 6.4% to 14.0%.

Alva is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Denaud (9.1% Hispanic). Alva is less Hispanic than neighboring Charleston Park (79.5% Hispanic), Olga (23.6% Hispanic), Lehigh Acres (49.2% Hispanic), and Fort Myers Shores (28.8% Hispanic).

Alva's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alva is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alva ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Alva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Denaud (7.3% Native American/Other), Lehigh Acres (1.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Myers Shores (1.6% Native American/Other).

Alva's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Alva, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alva is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alva ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.3%.

Alva is more Multiracial than neighboring Charleston Park (0% Multiracial), and Olga (1.5% Multiracial). Alva is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Denaud (4.8% Multiracial), Lehigh Acres (3.2% Multiracial), and Fort Myers Shores (3.3% 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.