Apalachicola, FL Demographics

A map of Apalachicola's Population by Race

Apalachicola, Florida has an estimated population of 2,431, an increase from the 2,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 23.5% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apalachicola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apalachicola has become less 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 Apalachicola, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apalachicola is ranked the 643rd 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). Apalachicola was ranked the 645th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Apalachicola's White Population

1,576 residents of Apalachicola, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apalachicola is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Apalachicola ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apalachicola's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Apalachicola's population has increased from 61.6% to 64.8%.

Apalachicola is more White than neighboring Carrabelle (50.9% White). Apalachicola is less White than neighboring Eastpoint (85.4% White), St. George Island (94.8% White), Sumatra (100% White), and Port St. Joe (81.4% White).

Apalachicola's Black Population

572 residents of Apalachicola, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apalachicola is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Apalachicola ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apalachicola's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Apalachicola's population has decreased from 25.9% to 23.5%.

Apalachicola is more Black than neighboring Eastpoint (0% Black), St. George Island (0% Black), Sumatra (0% Black), and Port St. Joe (8.9% Black). Apalachicola is less Black than neighboring Carrabelle (28.7% Black).

Apalachicola's Asian Population

0 residents of Apalachicola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apalachicola is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Apalachicola ranks 841st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Apalachicola is less Asian than neighboring Port St. Joe (1.3% Asian), and Carrabelle (0.1% Asian).

Apalachicola's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Apalachicola, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apalachicola is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Apalachicola ranks 619th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apalachicola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Apalachicola's population has decreased from 7.9% to 4.3%.

Apalachicola is more Hispanic than neighboring St. George Island (3.1% Hispanic), and Sumatra (0% Hispanic). Apalachicola is less Hispanic than neighboring Eastpoint (6.5% Hispanic), Port St. Joe (4.6% Hispanic), and Carrabelle (12.6% Hispanic).

Apalachicola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Apalachicola, 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 Apalachicola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Apalachicola ranks 638th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apalachicola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apalachicola's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Apalachicola is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. George Island (0.6% Native American/Other), and Carrabelle (0.4% Native American/Other).

Apalachicola's Multiracial Population

179 residents of Apalachicola, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apalachicola is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Apalachicola ranks 450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apalachicola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Apalachicola's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.4%.

Apalachicola is more Multiracial than neighboring St. George Island (1.5% Multiracial), Sumatra (0% Multiracial), Port St. Joe (3.7% Multiracial), and Carrabelle (7.3% Multiracial). Apalachicola is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastpoint (8.1% 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.