Bokeelia, FL Demographics

A map of Bokeelia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,176	1,352	60.9%	72.9%
Hispanic	681	418	35.3%	22.5%
Multiracial	41	61	2.1%	3.3%
Black	32	6	1.7%	0.3%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.5%

Bokeelia, Florida has an estimated population of 1,930, an increase from the 1,855 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.9% White, 35.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bokeelia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bokeelia has become considerably 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 Bokeelia, that probability was 41.7% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bokeelia is ranked the 688th 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). Bokeelia was ranked the 690th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bokeelia's White Population

1,176 residents of Bokeelia, or 60.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bokeelia is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Bokeelia ranks 426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Bokeelia's population has decreased from 72.9% to 60.9%.

Bokeelia is less White than neighboring Pineland (87.3% White), Pine Island Center (85.1% White), Matlacha (96.5% White), Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (100% White), and Burnt Store Marina (94.3% White).

Bokeelia's Black Population

32 residents of Bokeelia, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bokeelia is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bokeelia ranks 889th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's Black population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Black residents' share of Bokeelia's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Bokeelia is more Black than neighboring Pineland (0% Black), Pine Island Center (0% Black), Matlacha (0% Black), Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0% Black), and Burnt Store Marina (0% Black).

Bokeelia's Asian Population

0 residents of Bokeelia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bokeelia is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Bokeelia ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bokeelia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bokeelia is less Asian than neighboring Burnt Store Marina (0.6% Asian).

Bokeelia's Hispanic Population

681 residents of Bokeelia, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bokeelia is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bokeelia ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bokeelia's population has increased from 22.5% to 35.3%.

Bokeelia is more Hispanic than neighboring Pineland (7.9% Hispanic), Pine Island Center (14.2% Hispanic), Matlacha (1.3% Hispanic), Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0% Hispanic), and Burnt Store Marina (3.7% Hispanic).

Bokeelia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bokeelia, 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 Bokeelia is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bokeelia ranks 689th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bokeelia's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Bokeelia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pineland (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bokeelia's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Bokeelia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bokeelia is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bokeelia ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bokeelia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bokeelia's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Bokeelia is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Island Center (0.7% Multiracial), Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0% Multiracial), and Burnt Store Marina (1.4% Multiracial). Bokeelia is less Multiracial than neighboring Pineland (3.5% Multiracial), and Matlacha (2.2% 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.