Balm, FL Demographics

A map of Balm's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,679	2,025	37.3%	31.0%
Black	2,051	1,881	28.6%	28.8%
Hispanic	1,673	2,122	23.3%	32.4%
Asian	522	172	7.3%	2.6%
Multiracial	256	282	3.6%	4.3%
Native American/Other	0	59	0.0%	0.9%

Balm, Florida has an estimated population of 7,181, an increase from the 6,541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.3% White, 28.6% Black, 23.3% Hispanic, 7.3% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Balm, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Balm is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Balm, that probability was 71.4% in 2020 and 71.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Balm is ranked the 407th 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). Balm was ranked the 414th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Balm's White Population

2,679 residents of Balm, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Balm is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Balm ranks 802nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's White population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. White residents' share of Balm's population has increased from 31.0% to 37.3%.

Balm is more White than neighboring Wimauma (25.3% White). Balm is less White than neighboring Riverview (43.8% White), Sun City Center (70.8% White), Apollo Beach (55.8% White), and Gibsonton (38.7% White).

Balm's Black Population

2,051 residents of Balm, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Balm is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Balm ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of Balm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.6%.

Balm is more Black than neighboring Wimauma (17.2% Black), Riverview (21.8% Black), Sun City Center (13.6% Black), Apollo Beach (15.2% Black), and Gibsonton (15.1% Black).

Balm's Asian Population

522 residents of Balm, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Balm is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Balm ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's Asian population has grown by an estimated 203.5%. Asian residents' share of Balm's population has increased from 2.6% to 7.3%.

Balm is more Asian than neighboring Wimauma (1.7% Asian), Riverview (4.8% Asian), Sun City Center (1.3% Asian), Apollo Beach (2% Asian), and Gibsonton (1.1% Asian).

Balm's Hispanic Population

1,673 residents of Balm, or 23.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Balm is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Balm ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Balm's population has decreased from 32.4% to 23.3%.

Balm is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun City Center (11.8% Hispanic), and Apollo Beach (17.9% Hispanic). Balm is less Hispanic than neighboring Wimauma (46.2% Hispanic), Riverview (24.5% Hispanic), and Gibsonton (39.9% Hispanic).

Balm's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Balm, 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 Balm is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Balm ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Balm's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Balm is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wimauma (2% Native American/Other), Riverview (0.5% Native American/Other), Sun City Center (1.2% Native American/Other), Apollo Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gibsonton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Balm's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Balm, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Balm is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Balm ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balm's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Balm's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Balm is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City Center (1.4% Multiracial). Balm is less Multiracial than neighboring Wimauma (7.5% Multiracial), Riverview (4.5% Multiracial), Apollo Beach (8.6% Multiracial), and Gibsonton (4.6% 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.