Canal Point, FL Demographics

A map of Canal Point's Population by Race

Canal Point, Florida has an estimated population of 207, a dramatic decrease from the 344 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% White, 34.3% Hispanic, 22.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canal Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canal Point has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canal Point, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canal Point is ranked the 913th 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). Canal Point was ranked the 882nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canal Point's White Population

89 residents of Canal Point, or 43.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canal Point is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Canal Point ranks 801st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Canal Point's population has increased from 31.1% to 43.0%.

Canal Point is more White than neighboring Pahokee (10.2% White), Belle Glade (10.2% White), South Bay (7.8% White), Indiantown (16% White), and Lake Harbor (0% White).

Canal Point's Black Population

0 residents of Canal Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canal Point is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Canal Point ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Canal Point's population has decreased from 14.5% to 0.0%.

Canal Point is less Black than neighboring Pahokee (46.9% Black), Belle Glade (55.9% Black), South Bay (61.7% Black), and Indiantown (15.7% Black).

Canal Point's Asian Population

47 residents of Canal Point, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canal Point is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Canal Point ranks 828th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4600.0%. Asian residents' share of Canal Point's population has increased from 0.3% to 22.7%.

Canal Point is more Asian than neighboring Pahokee (0% Asian), Belle Glade (0.4% Asian), South Bay (0% Asian), Indiantown (1.2% Asian), and Lake Harbor (0% Asian).

Canal Point's Hispanic Population

71 residents of Canal Point, or 34.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canal Point is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Canal Point ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Canal Point's population has decreased from 53.2% to 34.3%.

Canal Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Glade (31.2% Hispanic), South Bay (25.2% Hispanic), and Lake Harbor (0% Hispanic). Canal Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Pahokee (41.4% Hispanic), and Indiantown (65.6% Hispanic).

Canal Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canal Point, 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 Canal Point is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Canal Point ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Canal Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Canal Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pahokee (0.1% Native American/Other), Belle Glade (0.7% Native American/Other), South Bay (1.3% Native American/Other), and Indiantown (0.2% Native American/Other).

Canal Point's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Canal Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canal Point is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canal Point ranks 924th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canal Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Canal Point's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Canal Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Pahokee (1.4% Multiracial), Belle Glade (1.7% Multiracial), South Bay (4.1% Multiracial), and Indiantown (1.2% 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.