Dunedin, FL Demographics

A map of Dunedin's Population by Race

Dunedin, Florida has an estimated population of 36,062, a less than 1% change from the 36,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunedin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunedin has become 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 Dunedin, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 29.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunedin is ranked the 118th 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). Dunedin was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunedin's White Population

30,192 residents of Dunedin, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunedin is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Dunedin ranks 221st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dunedin's population has decreased from 84.4% to 83.7%.

Dunedin is more White than neighboring Greenbriar (82.7% White), Palm Harbor (82.7% White), Clearwater (65.1% White), and Safety Harbor (72.9% White). Dunedin is less White than neighboring Belleair (85.5% White).

Dunedin's Black Population

1,384 residents of Dunedin, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunedin is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Dunedin ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Black residents' share of Dunedin's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.8%.

Dunedin is more Black than neighboring Greenbriar (0.9% Black), Palm Harbor (1.8% Black), and Belleair (0.7% Black). Dunedin is less Black than neighboring Clearwater (10.5% Black), and Safety Harbor (6.9% Black).

Dunedin's Asian Population

376 residents of Dunedin, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunedin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Dunedin ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Asian residents' share of Dunedin's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Dunedin is less Asian than neighboring Greenbriar (1.9% Asian), Palm Harbor (2.1% Asian), Clearwater (2.8% Asian), Belleair (2.5% Asian), and Safety Harbor (2.1% Asian).

Dunedin's Hispanic Population

2,202 residents of Dunedin, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunedin is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dunedin ranks 654th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunedin's population has decreased from 7.1% to 6.1%.

Dunedin is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenbriar (13.7% Hispanic), Palm Harbor (9.6% Hispanic), Clearwater (17.1% Hispanic), Belleair (10.3% Hispanic), and Safety Harbor (10% Hispanic).

Dunedin's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Dunedin, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunedin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunedin ranks 544th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunedin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Dunedin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenbriar (0% Native American/Other), and Belleair (0% Native American/Other). Dunedin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Harbor (0.7% Native American/Other), Clearwater (0.9% Native American/Other), and Safety Harbor (1.6% Native American/Other).

Dunedin's Multiracial Population

1,744 residents of Dunedin, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunedin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dunedin ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunedin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunedin's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.

Dunedin is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenbriar (0.7% Multiracial), Palm Harbor (3.1% Multiracial), Clearwater (3.7% Multiracial), and Belleair (1.1% Multiracial). Dunedin is less Multiracial than neighboring Safety Harbor (6.4% 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.