Cedar Key, FL Demographics

A map of Cedar Key's Population by Race

Cedar Key, Florida has an estimated population of 875, a large increase from the 687 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 6.1% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cedar Key, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cedar Key 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 Cedar Key, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cedar Key is ranked the 800th 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). Cedar Key was ranked the 821st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cedar Key's White Population

665 residents of Cedar Key, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cedar Key is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Cedar Key ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Cedar Key's population has decreased from 90.0% to 76.0%.

Cedar Key is more White than neighboring Otter Creek (40.8% White), and Chiefland (67.3% White). Cedar Key is less White than neighboring Yankeetown (95.4% White), Manatee Road (93.4% White), and Horseshoe Beach (100% White).

Cedar Key's Black Population

70 residents of Cedar Key, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cedar Key is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Cedar Key ranks 678th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's Black population has grown by an estimated 438.5%. Black residents' share of Cedar Key's population has increased from 1.9% to 8.0%.

Cedar Key is more Black than neighboring Yankeetown (0% Black), Manatee Road (4.5% Black), and Horseshoe Beach (0% Black). Cedar Key is less Black than neighboring Otter Creek (34.5% Black), and Chiefland (26.2% Black).

Cedar Key's Asian Population

0 residents of Cedar Key, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cedar Key is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Cedar Key ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Cedar Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cedar Key is less Asian than neighboring Yankeetown (0.6% Asian), and Manatee Road (0.7% Asian).

Cedar Key's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Cedar Key, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cedar Key is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cedar Key ranks 813th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Cedar Key's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.5%.

Cedar Key is more Hispanic than neighboring Yankeetown (0% Hispanic), Chiefland (3.4% Hispanic), Manatee Road (0.7% Hispanic), and Horseshoe Beach (0% Hispanic). Cedar Key is less Hispanic than neighboring Otter Creek (16.9% Hispanic).

Cedar Key's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Cedar Key, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cedar Key is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cedar Key ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cedar Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Cedar Key is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yankeetown (0% Native American/Other), Otter Creek (0% Native American/Other), Chiefland (0% Native American/Other), Manatee Road (0.3% Native American/Other), and Horseshoe Beach (0% Native American/Other).

Cedar Key's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Cedar Key, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cedar Key is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cedar Key ranks 706th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar Key's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 194.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cedar Key's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.1%.

Cedar Key is more Multiracial than neighboring Yankeetown (4% Multiracial), Chiefland (3.1% Multiracial), Manatee Road (0.5% Multiracial), and Horseshoe Beach (0% Multiracial). Cedar Key is less Multiracial than neighboring Otter Creek (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.