Capitola, FL Demographics

A map of Capitola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	249	166	66.4%	67.2%
Black	118	61	31.5%	24.7%
Multiracial	8	15	2.1%	6.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.8%

Capitola, Florida has an estimated population of 375, a dramatic increase from the 247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.4% White, 31.5% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Capitola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Capitola has become 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 Capitola, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Capitola is ranked the 877th 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). Capitola was ranked the 905th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Capitola's White Population

249 residents of Capitola, or 66.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Capitola is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Capitola ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capitola's White population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Capitola's population has decreased from 67.2% to 66.4%.

Capitola is more White than neighboring Lloyd (0% White), Wacissa (57.7% White), and Miccosukee (42.1% White). Capitola is less White than neighboring Chaires (83.3% White), and Waukeenah (81.7% White).

Capitola's Black Population

118 residents of Capitola, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Capitola is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Capitola ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capitola's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.4%. Black residents' share of Capitola's population has increased from 24.7% to 31.5%.

Capitola is more Black than neighboring Chaires (1.2% Black), and Waukeenah (14.8% Black). Capitola is less Black than neighboring Lloyd (100% Black), Wacissa (32.1% Black), and Miccosukee (41.8% Black).

Capitola's Asian Population

0 residents of Capitola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Capitola is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Capitola ranks 791st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Capitola's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Capitola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Capitola is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Capitola ranks 947th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capitola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Capitola's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Capitola is less Hispanic than neighboring Chaires (10.7% Hispanic), Wacissa (5.4% Hispanic), Waukeenah (3.5% Hispanic), and Miccosukee (10.9% Hispanic).

Capitola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Capitola, 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 Capitola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Capitola ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capitola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Capitola's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Capitola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chaires (4.3% Native American/Other).

Capitola's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Capitola, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Capitola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Capitola ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Capitola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Capitola's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.1%.

Capitola is more Multiracial than neighboring Chaires (0.5% Multiracial), Lloyd (0% Multiracial), and Waukeenah (0% Multiracial). Capitola is less Multiracial than neighboring Wacissa (4.8% Multiracial), and Miccosukee (5.2% 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.