Elfers, FL Demographics

A map of Elfers's Population by Race

Elfers, Florida has an estimated population of 15,006, a slight increase from the 14,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elfers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elfers 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 Elfers, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elfers is ranked the 264th 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). Elfers was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elfers's White Population

11,161 residents of Elfers, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elfers is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Elfers ranks 441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Elfers's population has increased from 71.1% to 74.4%.

Elfers is more White than neighboring New Port Richey (72.8% White), and Holiday (64.2% White). Elfers is less White than neighboring Beacon Square (76.3% White), Key Vista (83% White), and New Port Richey East (79.5% White).

Elfers's Black Population

900 residents of Elfers, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elfers is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Elfers ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Black residents' share of Elfers's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.0%.

Elfers is more Black than neighboring New Port Richey (5.5% Black), Key Vista (0.7% Black), and New Port Richey East (2.7% Black). Elfers is less Black than neighboring Beacon Square (7.9% Black), and Holiday (7% Black).

Elfers's Asian Population

193 residents of Elfers, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elfers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elfers ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.9%. Asian residents' share of Elfers's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Elfers is more Asian than neighboring Beacon Square (1% Asian), New Port Richey (0.4% Asian), Key Vista (0% Asian), and New Port Richey East (0.5% Asian). Elfers is less Asian than neighboring Holiday (4.3% Asian).

Elfers's Hispanic Population

2,326 residents of Elfers, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elfers is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elfers ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elfers's population has decreased from 17.0% to 15.5%.

Elfers is more Hispanic than neighboring Beacon Square (12.1% Hispanic), Key Vista (15.2% Hispanic), and New Port Richey East (14.4% Hispanic). Elfers is less Hispanic than neighboring New Port Richey (17.2% Hispanic), and Holiday (21.5% Hispanic).

Elfers's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Elfers, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elfers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elfers ranks 494th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elfers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elfers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Key Vista (0% Native American/Other). Elfers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon Square (1.1% Native American/Other), New Port Richey (0.7% Native American/Other), Holiday (0.6% Native American/Other), and New Port Richey East (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elfers's Multiracial Population

378 residents of Elfers, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elfers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elfers ranks 258th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfers's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elfers's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.5%.

Elfers is more Multiracial than neighboring Beacon Square (1.6% Multiracial), Key Vista (1.1% Multiracial), and New Port Richey East (2.4% Multiracial). Elfers is less Multiracial than neighboring New Port Richey (3.4% 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.