Ferry Pass, FL Demographics

A map of Ferry Pass's Population by Race

Ferry Pass, Florida has an estimated population of 30,053, a less than 1% change from the 29,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 19.9% Black, 8.5% Multiracial, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferry Pass, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferry Pass is ranked the 143rd 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). Ferry Pass was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferry Pass's White Population

19,021 residents of Ferry Pass, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferry Pass is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ferry Pass ranks 495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has decreased from 66.8% to 63.3%.

Ferry Pass is more White than neighboring Floridatown (62.5% White), Brent (46.1% White), and Ensley (54.3% White). Ferry Pass is less White than neighboring Mulat (93.5% White), and Pensacola (64.9% White).

Ferry Pass's Black Population

5,975 residents of Ferry Pass, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferry Pass is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ferry Pass ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has increased from 16.1% to 19.9%.

Ferry Pass is more Black than neighboring Floridatown (0% Black), and Mulat (0.3% Black). Ferry Pass is less Black than neighboring Brent (30.4% Black), Pensacola (20.7% Black), and Ensley (29.5% Black).

Ferry Pass's Asian Population

618 residents of Ferry Pass, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferry Pass is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ferry Pass ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Ferry Pass is more Asian than neighboring Floridatown (0% Asian), and Mulat (1% Asian). Ferry Pass is less Asian than neighboring Brent (2.7% Asian), Pensacola (2.7% Asian), and Ensley (2.8% Asian).

Ferry Pass's Hispanic Population

1,759 residents of Ferry Pass, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferry Pass is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ferry Pass ranks 629th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%.

Ferry Pass is more Hispanic than neighboring Mulat (3.9% Hispanic), and Pensacola (5% Hispanic). Ferry Pass is less Hispanic than neighboring Floridatown (11.9% Hispanic), Brent (12.1% Hispanic), and Ensley (7% Hispanic).

Ferry Pass's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Ferry Pass, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferry Pass is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferry Pass ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Ferry Pass is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mulat (0% Native American/Other), and Ensley (0.3% Native American/Other). Ferry Pass is less Native American/Other than neighboring Floridatown (11.6% Native American/Other), and Pensacola (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ferry Pass's Multiracial Population

2,545 residents of Ferry Pass, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferry Pass is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ferry Pass ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferry Pass's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferry Pass's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.5%.

Ferry Pass is more Multiracial than neighboring Mulat (1.3% Multiracial), Brent (8.3% Multiracial), Pensacola (6.2% Multiracial), and Ensley (6.1% Multiracial). Ferry Pass is less Multiracial than neighboring Floridatown (14% 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.