Cortez, FL Demographics

A map of Cortez's Population by Race

Cortez, Florida has an estimated population of 5,205, a large increase from the 4,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cortez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cortez 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 Cortez, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cortez is ranked the 471st 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). Cortez was ranked the 517th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cortez's White Population

4,782 residents of Cortez, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cortez is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Cortez ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's White population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. White residents' share of Cortez's population has increased from 91.1% to 91.9%.

Cortez is more White than neighboring West Bradenton (88% White), and South Bradenton (53.8% White). Cortez is less White than neighboring Bradenton Beach (94.8% White), Holmes Beach (93.2% White), and Longboat Key (93.9% White).

Cortez's Black Population

66 residents of Cortez, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cortez is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Cortez ranks 854th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Cortez's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Cortez is more Black than neighboring Bradenton Beach (0% Black), Holmes Beach (0% Black), West Bradenton (0.4% Black), and Longboat Key (0.8% Black). Cortez is less Black than neighboring South Bradenton (11.2% Black).

Cortez's Asian Population

1 residents of Cortez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cortez is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Cortez ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.8%. Asian residents' share of Cortez's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Cortez is less Asian than neighboring Bradenton Beach (0.7% Asian), Holmes Beach (1% Asian), West Bradenton (2.1% Asian), Longboat Key (0.8% Asian), and South Bradenton (1.6% Asian).

Cortez's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Cortez, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cortez is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cortez ranks 809th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Cortez's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.5%.

Cortez is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradenton Beach (1% Hispanic), Holmes Beach (1.7% Hispanic), and Longboat Key (3.1% Hispanic). Cortez is less Hispanic than neighboring West Bradenton (7.2% Hispanic), and South Bradenton (29.8% Hispanic).

Cortez's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Cortez, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cortez is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cortez ranks 738th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cortez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Cortez is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Bradenton (0.2% Native American/Other), Longboat Key (0.2% Native American/Other), and South Bradenton (0.5% Native American/Other). Cortez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradenton Beach (1% Native American/Other), and Holmes Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cortez's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Cortez, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cortez is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cortez ranks 690th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortez's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Cortez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Cortez is more Multiracial than neighboring West Bradenton (2.1% Multiracial), and Longboat Key (1.2% Multiracial). Cortez is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradenton Beach (2.6% Multiracial), Holmes Beach (3.2% Multiracial), and South Bradenton (3.1% 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.