Dade City, FL Demographics

A map of Dade City's Population by Race

Dade City, Florida has an estimated population of 8,152, a large increase from the 7,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 16.8% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dade City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dade City 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 Dade City, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dade City is ranked the 375th 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). Dade City was ranked the 390th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dade City's White Population

4,731 residents of Dade City, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dade City is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Dade City ranks 651st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's White population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Dade City's population has increased from 52.6% to 58.0%.

Dade City is more White than neighboring Dade City North (24% White), St. Leo (51.9% White), Pasadena Hills (55.7% White), and Trilby (35% White). Dade City is less White than neighboring San Antonio (87.1% White).

Dade City's Black Population

1,372 residents of Dade City, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dade City is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Dade City ranks 229th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Dade City's population has decreased from 17.4% to 16.8%.

Dade City is more Black than neighboring Dade City North (7.1% Black), Pasadena Hills (13.2% Black), San Antonio (3.1% Black), and Trilby (10.2% Black). Dade City is less Black than neighboring St. Leo (26.2% Black).

Dade City's Asian Population

73 residents of Dade City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dade City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Dade City ranks 739th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.0%. Asian residents' share of Dade City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Dade City is more Asian than neighboring Dade City North (0.3% Asian), San Antonio (0% Asian), and Trilby (0% Asian). Dade City is less Asian than neighboring St. Leo (3.6% Asian), and Pasadena Hills (6.8% Asian).

Dade City's Hispanic Population

1,642 residents of Dade City, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dade City is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dade City ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dade City's population has decreased from 25.6% to 20.1%.

Dade City is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Leo (15.1% Hispanic), Pasadena Hills (18.9% Hispanic), and San Antonio (6% Hispanic). Dade City is less Hispanic than neighboring Dade City North (68.5% Hispanic), and Trilby (54.8% Hispanic).

Dade City's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Dade City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dade City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dade City ranks 615th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dade City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Dade City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dade City North (0% Native American/Other), and Trilby (0% Native American/Other). Dade City is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Leo (1.8% Native American/Other), Pasadena Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), and San Antonio (0.7% Native American/Other).

Dade City's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Dade City, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dade City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dade City ranks 578th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dade City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Dade City's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.0%.

Dade City is more Multiracial than neighboring Dade City North (0% Multiracial), St. Leo (1.3% Multiracial), San Antonio (3% Multiracial), and Trilby (0% Multiracial). Dade City is less Multiracial than neighboring Pasadena Hills (5.1% 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.