Ave Maria, FL Demographics

A map of Ave Maria's Population by Race

Ave Maria, Florida has an estimated population of 8,258, a dramatic increase from the 6,242 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 32.0% Hispanic, 13.9% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ave Maria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ave Maria has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Ave Maria, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ave Maria is ranked the 373rd 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). Ave Maria was ranked the 428th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ave Maria's White Population

4,033 residents of Ave Maria, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ave Maria is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ave Maria ranks 618th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Ave Maria's population has decreased from 56.2% to 48.8%.

Ave Maria is more White than neighboring Immokalee (3.5% White), and Golden Gate (14.8% White). Ave Maria is less White than neighboring Orangetree (53.1% White), Heritage Bay (93.6% White), and Island Walk (97.6% White).

Ave Maria's Black Population

1,147 residents of Ave Maria, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ave Maria is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ave Maria ranks 361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.7%. Black residents' share of Ave Maria's population has increased from 9.3% to 13.9%.

Ave Maria is more Black than neighboring Orangetree (13.4% Black), Heritage Bay (0% Black), and Island Walk (0% Black). Ave Maria is less Black than neighboring Immokalee (21.6% Black).

Ave Maria's Asian Population

76 residents of Ave Maria, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ave Maria is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ave Maria ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.0%. Asian residents' share of Ave Maria's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

Ave Maria is more Asian than neighboring Immokalee (0% Asian), Heritage Bay (0% Asian), Island Walk (0% Asian), and Golden Gate (0.4% Asian). Ave Maria is less Asian than neighboring Orangetree (3.4% Asian).

Ave Maria's Hispanic Population

2,640 residents of Ave Maria, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ave Maria is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ave Maria ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ave Maria's population has increased from 28.5% to 32.0%.

Ave Maria is more Hispanic than neighboring Orangetree (26.6% Hispanic), Heritage Bay (0% Hispanic), and Island Walk (1.4% Hispanic). Ave Maria is less Hispanic than neighboring Immokalee (74% Hispanic), and Golden Gate (69.6% Hispanic).

Ave Maria's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Ave Maria, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ave Maria is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ave Maria ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ave Maria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ave Maria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Immokalee (0.3% Native American/Other), Orangetree (0.3% Native American/Other), Island Walk (0.6% Native American/Other), and Golden Gate (0.5% Native American/Other). Ave Maria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Heritage Bay (2.6% Native American/Other).

Ave Maria's Multiracial Population

259 residents of Ave Maria, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ave Maria is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ave Maria ranks 731st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ave Maria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ave Maria's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.1%.

Ave Maria is more Multiracial than neighboring Immokalee (0.6% Multiracial), Island Walk (0.4% Multiracial), and Golden Gate (0.8% Multiracial). Ave Maria is less Multiracial than neighboring Heritage Bay (3.7% 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.