Belle Glade, FL Demographics

A map of Belle Glade's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,485	9,432	55.9%	56.5%
Hispanic	5,288	5,802	31.2%	34.7%
White	1,734	1,091	10.2%	6.5%
Multiracial	285	259	1.7%	1.6%
Native American/Other	117	37	0.7%	0.2%
Asian	63	77	0.4%	0.5%

Belle Glade, Florida has an estimated population of 16,972, a slight increase from the 16,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% Black, 31.2% Hispanic, 10.2% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle Glade, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle Glade has become more 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 Belle Glade, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle Glade is ranked the 236th 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). Belle Glade was ranked the 231st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle Glade's White Population

1,734 residents of Belle Glade, or 10.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle Glade is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Belle Glade ranks 917th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's White population has grown by an estimated 58.9%. White residents' share of Belle Glade's population has increased from 6.5% to 10.2%.

Belle Glade is more White than neighboring South Bay (7.8% White), and Lake Harbor (0% White). Belle Glade is less White than neighboring Canal Point (43% White), and Clewiston (37.5% White).

Belle Glade's Black Population

9,485 residents of Belle Glade, or 55.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle Glade is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Belle Glade ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Belle Glade's population has decreased from 56.5% to 55.9%.

Belle Glade is more Black than neighboring Pahokee (46.9% Black), Lake Harbor (0% Black), Canal Point (0% Black), and Clewiston (9.5% Black). Belle Glade is less Black than neighboring South Bay (61.7% Black).

Belle Glade's Asian Population

63 residents of Belle Glade, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle Glade is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Belle Glade ranks 773rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Belle Glade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Belle Glade is more Asian than neighboring South Bay (0% Asian), Pahokee (0% Asian), and Lake Harbor (0% Asian). Belle Glade is less Asian than neighboring Canal Point (22.7% Asian), and Clewiston (1.6% Asian).

Belle Glade's Hispanic Population

5,288 residents of Belle Glade, or 31.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle Glade is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Belle Glade ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle Glade's population has decreased from 34.7% to 31.2%.

Belle Glade is more Hispanic than neighboring South Bay (25.2% Hispanic), and Lake Harbor (0% Hispanic). Belle Glade is less Hispanic than neighboring Pahokee (41.4% Hispanic), Canal Point (34.3% Hispanic), and Clewiston (50.9% Hispanic).

Belle Glade's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Belle Glade, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle Glade is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle Glade ranks 889th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 216.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle Glade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Belle Glade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pahokee (0.1% Native American/Other), Lake Harbor (0% Native American/Other), Canal Point (0% Native American/Other), and Clewiston (0.1% Native American/Other). Belle Glade is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Bay (1.3% Native American/Other).

Belle Glade's Multiracial Population

285 residents of Belle Glade, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle Glade is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Belle Glade ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Glade's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle Glade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Belle Glade is more Multiracial than neighboring Pahokee (1.4% Multiracial), Lake Harbor (0% Multiracial), Canal Point (0% Multiracial), and Clewiston (0.4% Multiracial). Belle Glade is less Multiracial than neighboring South Bay (4.1% 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.