Fleming Island, FL Demographics

A map of Fleming Island's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,849	22,226	76.8%	76.3%
Hispanic	3,329	2,542	11.2%	8.7%
Asian	1,255	1,193	4.2%	4.1%
Black	1,125	1,569	3.8%	5.4%
Multiracial	962	1,361	3.2%	4.7%
Native American/Other	246	251	0.8%	0.9%

Fleming Island, Florida has an estimated population of 29,766, a slight increase from the 29,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.8% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fleming Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fleming Island 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 Fleming Island, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fleming Island is ranked the 145th 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). Fleming Island was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fleming Island's White Population

22,849 residents of Fleming Island, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fleming Island is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fleming Island ranks 381st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Fleming Island's population has increased from 76.3% to 76.8%.

Fleming Island is more White than neighboring Lakeside (61.7% White), Orange Park (62.5% White), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (56.3% White), and Fruit Cove (75.7% White). Fleming Island is less White than neighboring Asbury Lake (80.1% White).

Fleming Island's Black Population

1,125 residents of Fleming Island, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fleming Island is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fleming Island ranks 478th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Black residents' share of Fleming Island's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.8%.

Fleming Island is less Black than neighboring Lakeside (16.4% Black), Orange Park (22.7% Black), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (16.1% Black), Asbury Lake (7.3% Black), and Fruit Cove (6% Black).

Fleming Island's Asian Population

1,255 residents of Fleming Island, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fleming Island is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fleming Island ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Fleming Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Fleming Island is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside (1.5% Asian), Asbury Lake (1.4% Asian), and Fruit Cove (3.3% Asian). Fleming Island is less Asian than neighboring Orange Park (6.3% Asian), and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (4.6% Asian).

Fleming Island's Hispanic Population

3,329 residents of Fleming Island, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fleming Island is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fleming Island ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fleming Island's population has increased from 8.7% to 11.2%.

Fleming Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange Park (6.3% Hispanic), Asbury Lake (7.1% Hispanic), and Fruit Cove (10.1% Hispanic). Fleming Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeside (13.9% Hispanic), and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (18% Hispanic).

Fleming Island's Native American/Other Population

246 residents of Fleming Island, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fleming Island is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fleming Island ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fleming Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fleming Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orange Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (0.5% Native American/Other), Asbury Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), and Fruit Cove (0.4% Native American/Other). Fleming Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside (0.9% Native American/Other).

Fleming Island's Multiracial Population

962 residents of Fleming Island, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fleming Island is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fleming Island ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleming Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fleming Island's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.2%.

Fleming Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Orange Park (1.9% Multiracial). Fleming Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside (5.7% Multiracial), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (4.6% Multiracial), Asbury Lake (3.5% Multiracial), and Fruit Cove (4.6% 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.