Ellenton, FL Demographics

A map of Ellenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,576	2,709	50.2%	65.6%
Hispanic	2,311	883	45.0%	21.4%
Multiracial	217	125	4.2%	3.0%
Black	28	323	0.5%	7.8%
Asian	1	67	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	0.5%

Ellenton, Florida has an estimated population of 5,133, a large increase from the 4,129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% White, 45.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ellenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ellenton 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 Ellenton, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ellenton is ranked the 475th 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). Ellenton was ranked the 515th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ellenton's White Population

2,576 residents of Ellenton, or 50.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ellenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ellenton ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Ellenton's population has decreased from 65.6% to 50.2%.

Ellenton is more White than neighboring Memphis (35.4% White), Samoset (26.7% White), and West Samoset (23.4% White). Ellenton is less White than neighboring Palmetto (62.7% White), and Bradenton (60.2% White).

Ellenton's Black Population

28 residents of Ellenton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ellenton is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ellenton ranks 394th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Black residents' share of Ellenton's population has decreased from 7.8% to 0.5%.

Ellenton is less Black than neighboring Memphis (28.6% Black), Palmetto (10.5% Black), Samoset (21.6% Black), Bradenton (12.2% Black), and West Samoset (12.5% Black).

Ellenton's Asian Population

1 residents of Ellenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ellenton is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ellenton ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 98.5%. Asian residents' share of Ellenton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Ellenton is less Asian than neighboring Memphis (1.2% Asian), Palmetto (0.1% Asian), Samoset (1.3% Asian), Bradenton (2.3% Asian), and West Samoset (0.3% Asian).

Ellenton's Hispanic Population

2,311 residents of Ellenton, or 45.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ellenton is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ellenton ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 161.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ellenton's population has increased from 21.4% to 45.0%.

Ellenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (31.5% Hispanic), Palmetto (23.7% Hispanic), Samoset (42.3% Hispanic), and Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic). Ellenton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Samoset (63.5% Hispanic).

Ellenton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ellenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ellenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ellenton ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ellenton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ellenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ellenton's Multiracial Population

217 residents of Ellenton, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ellenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ellenton ranks 644th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ellenton's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

Ellenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Memphis (3.3% Multiracial), Palmetto (2.6% Multiracial), Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), and West Samoset (0.3% Multiracial). Ellenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Samoset (8.2% 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.