Dunnellon, FL Demographics

A map of Dunnellon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,822	1,543	82.2%	80.0%
Multiracial	165	66	7.4%	3.4%
Hispanic	104	168	4.7%	8.7%
Black	95	125	4.3%	6.5%
Asian	19	13	0.9%	0.7%
Native American/Other	11	13	0.5%	0.7%

Dunnellon, Florida has an estimated population of 2,216, a large increase from the 1,928 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunnellon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunnellon is ranked the 661st 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). Dunnellon was ranked the 685th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunnellon's White Population

1,822 residents of Dunnellon, or 82.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunnellon is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Dunnellon ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Dunnellon's population has increased from 80.0% to 82.2%.

Dunnellon is more White than neighboring Rainbow Springs (74.8% White), Citrus Springs (76.3% White), Rainbow Park (56.5% White), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (76.3% White). Dunnellon is less White than neighboring Hernando (89.3% White).

Dunnellon's Black Population

95 residents of Dunnellon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunnellon is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Dunnellon ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Dunnellon's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.3%.

Dunnellon is more Black than neighboring Rainbow Springs (2.6% Black), Citrus Springs (2.6% Black), and Hernando (2.2% Black). Dunnellon is less Black than neighboring Rainbow Park (4.9% Black), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (9.8% Black).

Dunnellon's Asian Population

19 residents of Dunnellon, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunnellon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Dunnellon ranks 699th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Dunnellon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Dunnellon is more Asian than neighboring Citrus Springs (0.1% Asian), and Rainbow Park (0% Asian). Dunnellon is less Asian than neighboring Rainbow Springs (1.5% Asian), Hernando (1.2% Asian), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (1.1% Asian).

Dunnellon's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Dunnellon, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunnellon is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dunnellon ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunnellon's population has decreased from 8.7% to 4.7%.

Dunnellon is more Hispanic than neighboring Hernando (4% Hispanic). Dunnellon is less Hispanic than neighboring Rainbow Springs (15% Hispanic), Citrus Springs (11.4% Hispanic), Rainbow Park (28.4% Hispanic), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (7.8% Hispanic).

Dunnellon's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Dunnellon, 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 Dunnellon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunnellon ranks 565th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunnellon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Dunnellon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow Springs (0% Native American/Other), Hernando (0% Native American/Other), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (0.2% Native American/Other). Dunnellon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus Springs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rainbow Park (6.6% Native American/Other).

Dunnellon's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Dunnellon, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunnellon is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dunnellon ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunnellon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunnellon's population has increased from 3.4% to 7.4%.

Dunnellon is more Multiracial than neighboring Rainbow Springs (6.2% Multiracial), Hernando (3.3% Multiracial), Rainbow Park (3.7% Multiracial), and Rainbow Lakes Estates (4.8% Multiracial). Dunnellon is less Multiracial than neighboring Citrus Springs (8.9% 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.