Apopka, FL Demographics

A map of Apopka's Population by Race

Apopka, Florida has an estimated population of 58,232, an increase from the 54,873 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.2% White, 29.8% Hispanic, 25.5% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apopka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apopka has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Apopka, that probability was 70.7% in 2020 and 71.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apopka is ranked the 69th 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). Apopka was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Apopka's White Population

20,504 residents of Apopka, or 35.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apopka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Apopka ranks 766th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Apopka's population has decreased from 38.0% to 35.2%.

Apopka is more White than neighboring South Apopka (16.9% White). Apopka is less White than neighboring Zellwood (66.9% White), Paradise Heights (62.4% White), Clarcona (52.3% White), and Forest City (52.7% White).

Apopka's Black Population

14,854 residents of Apopka, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apopka is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Apopka ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Apopka's population has increased from 24.8% to 25.5%.

Apopka is more Black than neighboring Zellwood (6.1% Black), Paradise Heights (0% Black), Clarcona (16.7% Black), and Forest City (9.9% Black). Apopka is less Black than neighboring South Apopka (59.8% Black).

Apopka's Asian Population

2,064 residents of Apopka, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apopka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Apopka ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Asian residents' share of Apopka's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.5%.

Apopka is more Asian than neighboring South Apopka (0.7% Asian), Zellwood (0% Asian), Paradise Heights (0% Asian), and Clarcona (0% Asian). Apopka is less Asian than neighboring Forest City (3.9% Asian).

Apopka's Hispanic Population

17,336 residents of Apopka, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apopka is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Apopka ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Apopka's population has increased from 29.1% to 29.8%.

Apopka is more Hispanic than neighboring South Apopka (20.7% Hispanic), Zellwood (25.4% Hispanic), Paradise Heights (12.8% Hispanic), Clarcona (24.1% Hispanic), and Forest City (27.4% Hispanic).

Apopka's Native American/Other Population

810 residents of Apopka, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apopka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Apopka ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apopka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Apopka is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Apopka (0.2% Native American/Other), Zellwood (0% Native American/Other), Clarcona (0% Native American/Other), and Forest City (0.4% Native American/Other). Apopka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Heights (6.2% Native American/Other).

Apopka's Multiracial Population

2,664 residents of Apopka, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apopka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Apopka ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apopka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Apopka's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.6%.

Apopka is more Multiracial than neighboring South Apopka (1.7% Multiracial), and Zellwood (1.6% Multiracial). Apopka is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Heights (18.7% Multiracial), Clarcona (7% 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.