Bee Ridge, FL Demographics

A map of Bee Ridge's Population by Race

Bee Ridge, Florida has an estimated population of 10,334, an increase from the 9,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 2.4% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bee Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bee Ridge has become slightly 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 Bee Ridge, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bee Ridge is ranked the 342nd 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). Bee Ridge was ranked the 341st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bee Ridge's White Population

8,765 residents of Bee Ridge, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bee Ridge is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Bee Ridge ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has increased from 84.2% to 84.8%.

Bee Ridge is more White than neighboring Sarasota Springs (73% White), South Gate Ridge (70.6% White), Ridge Wood Heights (80.7% White), and Southgate (80% White). Bee Ridge is less White than neighboring Lake Sarasota (86.8% White).

Bee Ridge's Black Population

252 residents of Bee Ridge, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bee Ridge is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bee Ridge ranks 744th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.4%. Black residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.4%.

Bee Ridge is more Black than neighboring South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black), Ridge Wood Heights (1.2% Black), Lake Sarasota (1.4% Black), and Southgate (1% Black). Bee Ridge is less Black than neighboring Sarasota Springs (4.9% Black).

Bee Ridge's Asian Population

480 residents of Bee Ridge, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bee Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Bee Ridge ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Asian residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.6%.

Bee Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Sarasota Springs (0.7% Asian), South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian), Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Asian), Lake Sarasota (1.1% Asian), and Southgate (1% Asian).

Bee Ridge's Hispanic Population

626 residents of Bee Ridge, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bee Ridge is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bee Ridge ranks 601st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has decreased from 8.2% to 6.1%.

Bee Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Sarasota Springs (16.3% Hispanic), South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic), Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), Lake Sarasota (7.2% Hispanic), and Southgate (10.2% Hispanic).

Bee Ridge's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Bee Ridge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bee Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bee Ridge ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bee Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Gate Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other), and Southgate (0% Native American/Other). Bee Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sarasota Springs (1.1% Native American/Other), Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lake Sarasota (1.1% Native American/Other).

Bee Ridge's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Bee Ridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bee Ridge is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bee Ridge ranks 624th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bee Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bee Ridge's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.6%.

Bee Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.7% Multiracial). Bee Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Sarasota Springs (4.1% Multiracial), South Gate Ridge (10.2% Multiracial), Lake Sarasota (2.3% Multiracial), and Southgate (7.7% 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.